Aalto

noun

Meaning

A Finnish surname meaning 'wave', widely associated with 20th-century modernist architecture and furniture design.

Examples

The Aalto vase remains a masterpiece of organic, fluid design.
Architects often study the Aalto style for its integration of natural light and wood.

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Aalto

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːltoʊ/

Definition

A Finnish surname meaning 'wave', widely associated with 20th-century modernist architecture and furniture design.

Examples

The Aalto vase remains a masterpiece of organic, fluid design.
Architects often study the Aalto style for its integration of natural light and wood.

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