"5 POINTS OF ARCHITECTURE"-FRANCE-PARIS-1125-POISSY+PARIS Photo 12

"5 POINTS OF ARCHITECTURE"-FRANCE-PARIS-1125-POISSY+PARIS

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December 3rd 2009
1. FREE PLAN 2. RIBBON WINDOWS 3. FREE FACADE 4. PILOTIS (COLUMNS) 5. ROOF GARDEN Le Corbusier's architectural formula... The Villa Savoy in Poissy, located in a beautiful open field facing the valley of the Seine, The trees with the leaves changing colors made for a very picturesque setting...I ended the day with a visit to Sacre Coeure... I am now writing from Toronto...I left Pari ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more