Aino Marsio-Aalto was a Finnish architect and designer. She was also the wife of Alvar Aalto, which might be why you haven’t heard about her. 100 stools, sun loungers and iconic glassware: the Aino ...

Since being the European Capital of Culture in 2011, Turku’s spirit of civic and cultural ambition demonstrate a desire to ...

Contemporary sweat baths reflect the country’s architectural past — and propose a future in which simple, sustainable ...

After immersing yourself in design heritage, enjoy a meal at the historic Restaurant Savoy, designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto, just six minutes away. The Finnish-French menu, featuring seasonal ...

L: The Finlandia sign being installed during the pavilion’s construction in 1956. Photo Isa Andrenius, Courtesy of The National Archives of Finland. R: Daniele Canato from Vita Restauri painting ...

L: The Finlandia sign being installed during the pavilion’s construction in 1956. Photo Isa Andrenius, Courtesy of The National Archives of Finland. R: Daniele Canato from Vita Restauri painting ...

This roundup of things we liked this week originally appeared in the February 20, 2025 edition of the Secret Strategist newsletter, a weekly email where we share the stuff our staff — plus a ...