We offer guided tours
Villa Skeppet (1969-1970) belongs to the Christine and Göran Schildt Foundation, which arranges guided tours in the home. The tour showcases an author’s residence, Alvar Aalto’s architecture, and a warm Mediterranean atmosphere. Göran Schildt and Alvar Aalto were good friends who shared a love for the Mediterranean cultures, landscapes, and civilizations.
The basic features of the building were already clear in the initial sketches
Architecture
Two main themes dominated the life of Göran Schildt: his compassion for sailing and his love for the Mediterranean culture. In Villa Skeppet, both of his passions are apparent in the architecture and the furnishings. The most dominant feature of the building…
Alvar Aalto designed a house so that the Schildt couple would return to Finland
The Mediterranean sailor who enjoyed life in Tammisaari
Alvar Aalto
The friendship with Göran Schildt Göran Schildt first met Alvar Aalto during his academic years when Aalto was the president of the film club Projektio and Schildt a member. They became friends much later, however, when Schildt visited Aalto’s office together with…
The friendship between Alvar Aalto and Göran Schildt began in 1952
Göran Schildt was the owner of Daphne
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When the sun sets and the mock orange is in bloom. ❤️
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A little slice of paradise 🌿✨
The garden at Villa Skeppet is where time slows down, flowers bloom, and every corner feels like a hidden escape. 🌸☀️
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Now summer has really arrived in Villa Skeppet’s garden. The peonies are blooming🌸☀️
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Some homes are admired. Others are felt.
Villa Skeppet is one of them. Designed by Alvar Aalto for his friends Göran and Christine Schildt, it is a place where architecture becomes atmosphere.
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Villa Skeppet’s living room is an incredibly inviting space, where every detail has been carefully considered. From the natural light to the warm materials, the design is timeless✨
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Villa Skeppet by Alvar Aalto (1969–70) — human scale architecture at its best.
A home designed for light, movement, and the beauty of everyday living.
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When the light shapes the rhythm of the day.
In the morning, the first rays enter Göran Schildt’s study — a quiet and inspiring space for writing, reflection, and ideas.
By afternoon, warm light fills the kitchen creating an incredible warm atmosphere.
And in the evening, the living room glows softly as the last light of the day settles over the sea.
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The Alvar Aalto route held its General Assembly in France this week and we got to visit the amazing Maison Louis Carré. Thank you @asdisolaf and @maisonlouiscarre for the hospitality. It was perfect ❤️
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