Builders of the future - Finnish design 1945-67

Builders of the Future - Finnish Design 1945 - 67 presents the fascinating recent history of Finnish design and its renowned postwar Golden Age. This book addresses the international success of Finnish design and its domestic and international presence, compared with design promotion in Great Britain and developments in other countries. The articles present architecture and interior design of postwar period of reconstruction, photography as a medium of design promotion, popular education to foster good taste in design and the changing roles of women, considering the impact of the Marimekko company for a new image of women. The book discusses the historical factors and background phenomena of the international success of Finnish design. The introduction by Professor Pekka Korvenmaa is an insightful analysis connecting the significance and continuum of postwar reconstruction with the present day.