Plans are afoot to build a design centre dedicated to the world-famous architect Alvar Aalto in Helsinki. The new centre would offer the general public a chance to acquaint themselves with Aalto first and foremost as a designer. The design centre's goal is to showcase, by means of temporary exhibitions, Aalto's work as a designer for example, also less well known exclusive design products such as gold jewellery.
According to current plans the new AAMU design centre will be located in the Rautatalo building also penned by Aalto right in the heart of Helsinki.
The aim is for the design centre to open to the public on Aalto's birthday, 3.12.2012, as part of World Design Helsinki 2012 proceedings.
Tommi Salo