Aalto

American  

[ahl-taw] / ˈɑl tɔ /

noun

1. Alvar 1898–1976, Finnish architect and furniture designer.

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Aalto British  

/ ˈɑːltɔ /

noun

1. Alvar (ˈalvar). 1898–1976, Finnish architect and furniture designer, noted particularly for his public and industrial buildings, in which wood is much used. He invented bent plywood furniture (1932)

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Example Sentences

He teaches philosophy at Aalto University in Helsinki, but is a navy reservist who can be called upon in the event of a national emergency.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Vili Lehdonvirta, professor of technology policy at Aalto University in Finland, told the BBC that the sector, at its core, is "driven by economies of scale."

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

Researchers at Aalto University were looking for better ways to instruct dance choreography in virtual reality.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2024

"We see that some areas, particularly parts of Siberia and Canada, exhibit greater sensitivity to warming," says Professor Matti Kummu of Aalto University.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2024

"Looking at these galaxies is less like a night under the stars and more like seeing a city lit with neon lights," says Susanne Aalto, Chalmers astronomer and team member.

From Science Daily • Dec. 14, 2023