In the footsteps of Aino Aalto, a pioneering architect and designer 

Bölgeblick glassware designed by Aino Aalto

Aino and Alvar Aalto designed for themselves a cosy, intimate building (compelted in 1936) for living and working in, using simple uncluttered materials. The house was divided into a workspace for Alvar Aalto's architectural firm and the couple's private residence. The office was located in this building until 1955.
The history and architecture of Aalto's unique home, located in Munkkiniemi area in Helsinki, opens up through the stories the guide has to share. The tour lasts an hour and includes both the guided tour itself and free time to enjoy the special atmosphere in the house and explore the museum shop.
Studio Aalto can only be visited by joining a guided tour. Pre-booking is recommended while tour capacity is max. 15 persons/tour.

Aino and Alvar Aalto designed for themselves a cosy, intimate building (compelted in 1936) for living and working in, using simple uncluttered materials.

The Aalto House

Restaurant Savoy has been at the very top of Helsinki's restaurant scene since the 1930's. Field marshal Mannerheim (or "Marski") was among the most well-known regulars, and his favorite dishes can still be found on the menu, eg. the vorschmack and filled-to-the-rim favorite shot. 
The Savoy interior was designed by architects Aino and Alvar Aalto who brought their human-centered and functional touch to every detail in the restaurant. Opening in June 1937, the interior was rich in various species of wood and lush planting, and the use of fabrics was vivid. The atmospheric dining hall was framed by terraces on three sides. The interior showed the Aaltos' preference for welcoming and comfortable furniture and their sensitivity towards high-quality natural materials. In 2019-2020, the restaurant was re-designed by Ilse Crawford and Studioilse and renovated in co-operation with Artek, Helsinki City Museum and the Alvar Aalto Foundation.

Restaurant Savoy has been at the very top of Helsinki's restaurant scene since the 1930's. Field marshal Mannerheim (or "Marski") was among the most well-known regulars, and his favorite dishes can still be found on the menu, eg. the vorschmack and filled-to-the-rim favorite shot. 

The Savoy interior was designed by architects Aino and Alvar Aalto who brought their human-centered and functional touch to every detail in the restaurant. Opening in June 1937, the interior was rich in various species of wood and lush planting, and the use of fabrics was vivid. The atmospheric dining hall was framed by terraces on three sides. The interior showed the Aaltos' preference for welcoming and comfortable furniture and their sensitivity towards high-quality natural materials. In 2019-2020, the restaurant was re-designed by Ilse Crawford and Studioilse and renovated in co-operation with Artek, Helsinki City Museum and the Alvar Aalto Foundation.

Restaurant Savoy

Iittala &amp; Arabia Design Centre is a deep dive into two of Finland's most celebrated design and lifestyle brands, Iittala and Arabia. The centre invites you to explore your own creativity through workshops, guided tours, lectures and events. In the Design Lab Gallery, you'll find changing exhibitions, the Design Museum Arabia displays the history of Finnish ceramic art and glass design and the Iittala &amp; Arabia Design Centre Store is a haven for design lovers: in addition there is a cafe as well as the studios of the Arabia Art Department Society.

Iittala & Arabia Design Centre is a deep dive into two of Finland's most celebrated design and lifestyle brands, Iittala and Arabia. The centre invites you to explore your own creativity through workshops, guided tours, lectures and events. In the Design Lab Gallery, you'll find changing exhibitions, the Design Museum Arabia displays the history of Finnish ceramic art and glass design and the Iittala & Arabia Design Centre Store is a haven for design lovers: in addition there is a cafe as well as the studios of the Arabia Art Department Society.

Iittala & Arabia Design Centre

Artek 2nd Cycle is Artek's platform for pre-loved furniture.
In 2006, Artek began collecting used Aalto furniture, searching them out from flea markets and old factories, schools and shipyards. This led to the founding of the Artek 2nd Cycle initiative, which offers these re-discovered pieces for sale, beginning a second cycle in their lives.

Artek 2nd Cycle is Artek's platform for pre-loved furniture.

In 2006, Artek began collecting used Aalto furniture, searching them out from flea markets and old factories, schools and shipyards. This led to the founding of the Artek 2nd Cycle initiative, which offers these re-discovered pieces for sale, beginning a second cycle in their lives.

Artek 2nd Cycle

Artek Helsinki offers a design experience in two stories. Artek's own collection of furniture, lighting and accessories can be discovered in its entirety. Highlights include product launches straight from the trade fairs, Artek Helsinki specials, which are only available at the store, as well as a workshop, where Alvar Aalto's Stool 60 can be customised on site by clients. Carefully selected products by like-minded companies, many of which are exclusively distributed by Artek in Finland, complete the offering.

Artek Helsinki offers a design experience in two stories. Artek's own collection of furniture, lighting and accessories can be discovered in its entirety. Highlights include product launches straight from the trade fairs, Artek Helsinki specials, which are only available at the store, as well as a workshop, where Alvar Aalto's Stool 60 can be customised on site by clients. Carefully selected products by like-minded companies, many of which are exclusively distributed by Artek in Finland, complete the offering.

Artek Helsinki

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Aino Aalto was a pioneering designer. Her designs brought everyday beauty into Finnish homes and promoted good living. You can still see her work in public spaces and Finnish homes today....