Alvar Aalto's Library in Vyborg

Alvar Aalto's Viipuri Library in Vyborg, Russia, built between 1927 and 1935, has recently been restored and the committee responsible for the restoration work has been awarded The World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize. This modern landmark features some of Aalto's trademark design elements such as the sky-lighted roof, undulating wooden ceilings and a glass-enclosed staircase.

Check out the pics of the restored building by Russian designer Katerina Kopytina