The Villa Savoye is considered by many to be the seminal work of the swiss architect Le Corbusier. Situated at Poissy, Outside of Paris, It is one of the most recognisable architectural presentations of the International Styla.
And the introduce of the five point of architecture, is really a good case to study more deeply.
1. The pilotis, or ground-level supporting columns, elevate the building from the damp earth allowing thegarden to flow beneath.
2. A flat roof terrace reclaims the area of the building site for domestic purposes, including a garden area.
3.The free plan, made possible by the elimination of load-bearing walls, consists of partitions placed where they are needed withoutregard for those on adjoining levels.
4. Horizontal windows provide even illumination and ventilation.
5.The freely-designed facade, unconstrained by load-bearing considerations, consists of a thin skin of wall and windows.
This weekend house is an excellent example of Le Corbusier’s Machine for Living ideal, it is no surprise that the house employs a number of mechanical devices for easing manual tasks. Less frequently described, however, is one of the most exciting things about the house; its extreme spatial dynamism. Such as the walls bulge and curve to push and pull at the spaces and entice the occupant from one room to the next. Also the views of the landscape are framed to draw the eye into the frame and beyond. Le Corbusier uses ramps to speed one from floor to floor. In one homemade film, he can even rides bicycle around the roof. In fact, the building is not only a spatial playground also as a great visual impact.
This works of Le Corbusier was designed as a weekend country house and was originally surrounded by trees. The polychromatic interior contrasts with the primarily white exterior. Vertical circulation is facilitated by ramps as well as stairs. The house was fell into ruin during the World War ll, but already has been restored and open for viewing again. How lucky is that they decide to restored and keep this treasure after it ruin. If they haven’t made this decision, this great master piece will only can see on books or learn from history.
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