A+U 674 - Aalto Churches

This issue features church architecture by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto (1898–1976), exploring it through his connections with Italy. Aalto visited Italy with his wife, Aino, on their honeymoon in 1924, a month-long stay during which he became fascinated by the relationship between topography and human activity across the landscapes of towns and churches scattered among the Italian hills. In addition to his more well-known sacred works, the magazine presents two early church projects by the architect which have remained largely unknown: both interior renovations of small churches. The issue also features three essays written by Aalto on Italy and churches.