Planned in 1930/31 in extremely difficult circumstances, it is a minor miracle that the Cite Internationale Universitaire Swiss halls of residence, when built, so closely resembled Le Corbusier's original innovative design. The Pavillon Suisse has accommodated Swiss students in Paris since it was opened in July 1933. This monograph is the result of years of dedicated research into every aspect of the building -- socio-political premises, planning, design and construction, the aesthetic and functional achievements it represents, and Le Corbusier's own renovations in 1948, 1953 and 1957. It is the first comprehensive portrait of one of Le Corbusier's most imaginative creations.
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Ivan Zaknic is Professor of Architecture at Lehigh University and Visiting Fellow of Princeton University. He is a prominent Le Corbusier expert.
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This review is from: Le Corbusier - Pavillon Suisse: The Biography of a Building (Hardcover)
In this book, you will find a complete understanding of Le Corbusier's Pavillion Suisse. Upon understanding Pavillion Suisse, you will find a great insight to Corbusier's 5 Principles of Design. Being one of Ivan's students, I've actually travelled to the Pavillion Suisse as well as many other notable Corbusier buildings, and I can honestly say with complete confidence that there is no other human on this Earth who knows Corbusier better than Ivan Zaknic. It's a great book with beautiful images. You won't be sorry if you purchase this book.
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