Le Corbusier: Villa Savoy, Poisssy, 1931

Corb’s Five Points of Architecture: Lift the structure off the ground with pilotis supports, free façade, open floor plan, ribbon windows, and a roof garden (resorative).

Villa Savoy -- Poissy France

February 23rd 2005
Villa Savoye By Le Corbusier, 1929 Typical tourists are lucky just to see the most recognizable sites in a major city. I’m never just satisfied with the easy and convenient sites. I’m known for going to out of the way places by difficult and inconvenient means just to satisfy a hankering. I’m a sucker for architecture the good, bad and the plain ugly. If I’ve read an article on a place, s ... 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

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