Areviewofalvaraalto60sworksAn eloquent humanist, as well as one of the great architects and designers of the 20th century, Alvar Aalto breathed life and warmth into modernism, placing emphasis. P/3775715975.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg' alt='A Review Of Alvar Aalto`S Works' title='A Review Of Alvar Aalto`S Works' />Respectivement diplms de lcole nationale suprieure des arts dcoratifs de Paris et de lcole nationale suprieure darts de CergyPontoise, Ronan. Completed in 1998 in Helsinki, Finland. The very concept of an art gallery implies an inward focus. While the need to showcase the cultural treasures contained within. Design Milk Travels to Reykjavk. This capital city of Iceland is proof that what they say about tiny packages is true. Reykjavk packs quite a mean design punch. The population of the whole island is just over 3. Reykjavk home. Luckily, Icelandair makes it easy to check out the city with their stop over program. If you book a ticket to another European city through the airline, you can for free include a stop over in Reykjavk. Download Patch Age Of Pirates. If youre scheduling a trip just to Iceland, you can aim to hit one of the many festivals Airwaves Music Festival October, Secret Solstice Festival June, or Design. March design week March. But anytime is a great time for Iceland, I prefer to visit in the summer when the sun just bounces on the horizon and the 2. But winter can be equally fun for New Years, there are bonfires in every front yard. While this guide is focused on the city of Reykjavk, theres a lot of natural beauty just outside the city. Iceland is quite literally the most breathtaking place Ive ever traveled to. After my first visit to the country, not only did I make a return trip a few years later this tiny place has a lot to see, but I also named my two cats after Norse gods in honor of the country Loki and Freya. And after talking to some design savvy Icelanders, to make sure that we had all the design hits on this list, Im feeling about ready for a return trip. Where to Stay. When I was last in Reykjavk, I stayed at Kex Hostel, a 2. With a downstairs bar furnished completely with secondhand furniture and where they serve breakfast in the morning, its more social than an apartment rental option. A Review Of Alvar Aalto`S Works' title='A Review Of Alvar Aalto`S Works' />Theres a barbershop, a gym called box and a restaurant featuring a menu created by the chef from Dill thats popular with both hostel guests and locals. And as if thats not enough, the hostel organizes a concert series throughout the year and showcases live jazz every Tuesday. And if youre not into hostel living, just ask for a private room. Youll get the social without the nighttime noise A second hostel option is Oddsson, a newly opened hostel with an Italian restaurant. A Review Of Alvar Aalto`S Works' title='A Review Of Alvar Aalto`S Works' />For a little bigger budget, Ingibjrg Hanna of Ihanna Home recommends the personality filled Hotel Marina near the Reykjavk harbor a sign in one of the hotels smaller bathrooms reads, Yes, this bathroom is tiny So just finish your business and come hang with us at the bar. And if youre looking to impress, then the spare, glossy boutique 1. Hotel, one of Reykjavks most high end options, located in a refurbished 1. Where to Play. On the museum circuit, Helga Mogensen of Kirsuberjatr, a fantastic shop that features the work of local artists, recommended the museum of Icelands first sculptor Einars Jnssonar, saying that its small but mesmerizing and the sculpture garden alone is worth a look. For a look into how Icelandic people traditionally lived, worked and played, the open air museum rbjarsafn is a must stop. If youre willing to venture a bit outside the city 7 minutes, Ingibjrg Hanna of Ihanna Home, recommends the small Museum of Design and Applied Art in Garabr. Just check the exhibition schedule before you make the trek. The Reykjavik Art Museum has three locations in the city, according to Sari Peltone of the Iceland Design Centre if you only have time for one, make it Hafnarhs, the most recent addition and before your trip, sign up for the Centres mailing list to get news on exhibits and events. Walking around Reykjavk, you wont be able to miss the Hallgrmskirkja church. Its the tallest building in the city and all the guidebooks will tell you to check it out. And you should. Climb to the top and get that iconic shot of the city its the image at the top of the page. Then head over to Safnahsi the Culture House designed by Danish architect Johannes Magdahl Nielsen in 1. National Library, it now hosts rotating exhibitions as well as a permanent one on the history of Iceland. Sari Peltone also suggested that you leave time to stop by The Nordic House, one of Finnish architects Alvar Aaltos lesser known works. One of my favorite things to do while traveling is to see a movie. In Iceland, I was surprised when mid way through the feature, the lights went up. Intermission Everyone shuffled back to the concession stand for a snack re up. If you havent yet sampled some Icelandic licorice, this moment is your chance B Parads is a favorite film house that screens films from all over the world. You can not visit Iceland without visiting a pool. Icelanders know how to take full advantage of that geothermal water and nearly every town in Iceland has one. In fact, its probably not considered a town without a pool. There are seven in Reykjavk. They open early and close late. This is where Icelanders do their after work socializing. In addition to the pool for laps, there are usually a smattering of hot tubs or as Icelanders call them hot pots, all set to different temperatures. Helga Mogensens Reykjavk favorite is Sundhll, which opened in 1. Iceland. The pool was designed by state architect Gujn Samelsson who also designed Hallgrmskirkja church and still has the original tiled dressing rooms and hot pots are on the balcony. The Blue Lagoon. I have to admit, that I loved the local Icelandic pools even more than the Blue Lagoon, but you might not feel you visited Iceland unless you pay a visit here and it is pretty surreal. It was designed by Sigrid Sigthrsdottir and the structure completely blends into the landscape. The best way to visit is to take advantage of the shuttle buses that make the stop between the airport and the Blue Lagoon and either visit right before you come into the country or right before you catch your flight home. And before you head out the door, snap up some of those Blue Lagoon beauty products. Theyre pretty great. Where to Shop. Nearly everyone I spoke to recommended Kiosk, a boutique run by local fashion designers the ownersdesigners all take turns behind the counter so youre almost guaranteed to meet one of them. Kirsuberjatr is a small shop that also sells the work of local Icelandic artists and designers, and Ihanna Home features Icelandic designs for the interior space. On my last trip, I purchased an Icelandic sweater that I still trot out every winter. Farmers Market is an Icelandic brand that turns all that sheeps wool into some pretty trendy sweaters with an Icelandic flair. While youre doing all that shopping, you might work up a sweet tooth. Icelanders are licorice crazed. Salty licorice, sweet licorice, chocolate covered licorice. Licorice is the sweet of choice. Helga Mogensen suggested that those really wanting to explore the world of licorice check out the Sambo factory store where you can sample licorice cut offs. And if youre more into package design than licorice eating, keep an eye out for Opal, with its op art packaging designed in 1. Atli Mar, its hard to miss. For the chocolate licorice variety that is an Icelandic favorite look for Omnom, an Icelandic bean to bar producer. To really get a feel of the variety of Icelandic licorice and more, Sari Peltone suggests popping into Vnberi, a candy shop right in the center of Reykjavk. Final Words. If its not already on your travel bucket list, I hope youre now convinced that Reykjavk deserves a spot. Ive yet to meet anyone who regretted their trip to this magical city.