1781. University of Jyväskylä

Dear Flora,

"The form is a mystery that eludes every definition"
(Alvar Aalto)

Warmly,
R

1780. Friedrichswerdersche Kirche, Berlin

Dear Max,

"To refine the Gothic by the ancient" (K.F. Schinkel)

Sincerely,
R

1779. Yankee Clipper, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Dear Raúl,

The Yankee Clipper Hotel is a classic example of the mid-century
tropical architectural style known as Miami Modern or MiMo.
Other remarkable examples of this style include the Fontainebleau
Hotel, the Eden Roc Miami Beach Hotel, and the Bacardi Building,

Sincerely,
R

1778. Saint Jean de Luz, Le Casino et le Jardin

Dear Brigitte,

"Form is where light and matter intersect"
(Robert Mallet-Stevens quoting Émile Trélat)

Regards,
R

1777. Viljava Nakkila Seurakuntakoti Kirkko

Dear Poul,

The building depicted on the postcard is considered to be Finland's
earliest functional-style church.
Next to the church stands the Nakkila Parish Center built in 1970
by Juha Leiviskä.

Regards,
R

1776. Republique Unie du Cameroun. Yaounde. Immeuble CNPS

Dear Jean,

"Rain does not fall on one roof alone"
(Cameroon proverb)

Sincerely,
R