This wall fixture above the main staircase was developed for the National Pensions Institute (completed in 1956). The fixtures for that project were largely fabricated by Valaisintyö company. Aalto worked with the workshop's owner Viljo Hirvonen until the desired results were achieved. Photo 13 of 21 in Alvar Aalto in Lights by Sam Grawe

Alvar Aalto in Lights

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This wall fixture above the main staircase was developed for the National Pensions Institute (completed in 1956). The fixtures for that project were largely fabricated by Valaisintyö company. Aalto worked with the workshop's owner Viljo Hirvonen until the desired results were achieved.