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Pavillon Le Corbusier Zurich

The Restoration of an Architectural Jewel

Geor Aerni illustrator Arthur Ruegg editor City of Zurich - Building Surveyor's Office editor Silvio Schmed editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Scheidegger und Spiess AG, Verlag

Published:17th Dec '19

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Pavillon Le Corbusier Zurich cover

Situated on the shore of the Lake Zurich, Le Corbusier's exhibition pavilion is his last realised design. Based on his Modulor proportional system and at the scale of a single-family home, it demonstrates the potential of prefabricated elements to form a perfect space for art and design. Commissioned in 1960 by Heidi Weber, Zurich-based gallery owner and patron of Le Corbusier the visual artist, this structure in steel and glass represents pivotal aspects of his architectural philosophy and also points to the future.

Architects Silvio Schmed and Arthur Rüegg have carefully restored the Pavillon Le Corbusier to its original state, including the reconstruction of missing pieces of furniture and luminaires. This book documents their research and the restored building, featuring previously unpublished historic photographs and documents alongside newly commissioned images by Georg Aerni.

ISBN: 9783858818522

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 690g

88 pages