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

"This approach can be implemented on almost any optical platform," says Professor Zhipei Sun, leader of Aalto University's Photonics Group.

From Science Daily • Nov. 16, 2025

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

But so far, we can't control the direction the leaves move -- we can only blow them together into a pile,' says Professor Quan Zhou from Aalto University, who led the study.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2024

Many of the participants in our study prioritised their own needs without regard for the wellbeing of the team, bringing down team morale and commitment' says Assistant Professor Niina Nurmi of Aalto University.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2024