Corbusier Who??

Ramp at entry

Loungin'!

Villa Savoye is one of Le Corbusier's most well known buildings and I am so excited to have finally visited after studying it a lot in school!  We had a lecture before entering and then we were able to explore on our own for awhile, taking photographs, analyzing the design, and sketching.  Corbusier was a functionalist, which is evident in this design and he also incorporated his 5 points, which are listed below:

1. Pilotis
2. Roof Garden
3. Free Plan
4. Ribbon Window
5. Free Facade

One of my favorite aspects of Villa Savoye is how the light reflects on the surfaces (evident in the photo of the ramp and me lounging in the chair.)  I also learned that Corbusier believed that only the material deemed necessary should be used.  For example, the pilotis (or columns) are sized proportionately to the load that it carries. Smart man.

Another one of my favorite design features of Villa Savoye is that the ramp that greets you at the entrance is both an indoor and outdoor feature.  After making it to the second level, the ramp brings you to the roof top garden and then to the highest level of the house.  Another great day in the books!