Helena KOSKENRANTA
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Villa Savoye

Villa Savoye by Le Corbusier-the white box

Created by the Swiss architect Charles-Edouard Jeanneret, better known as Le Corbusier and his cousin Pierre Jeanneret, this masterpiece of international renown was designed for the Savoye family.

The Villa Savoye called also “Bright Hours ” sets the Foundation of Modern architecture. It is laid like a white box in the center of the lawn without disturbing the surrounding nature according to the wishes of Le Corbusier .

 

 

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©2024 Réalisation : Helena Koskenranta Boncoeur, programmation : Damien Mesnager