Villa Fallet

Villa Fallet
General information
Location Switzerland
Address 1 Chemin de Pouillerel, La Chaux-de-Fonds
Coordinates 47°06′18″N 6°49′00″E / 47.105067°N 6.816687°E / 47.105067; 6.816687
Completed 1904-05
Design and construction
Architect Le Corbusier

Coordinates: 47°06′18″N 6°49′00″E / 47.105067°N 6.816687°E / 47.105067; 6.816687 Villa Fallet is a house located in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland designed by noted architect Le Corbusier. It was his first commission as an architect at the age of 17. It was completed in 1905.[1] It is recognised as a building of cultural significance in Switzerland.[2]

Design and construction

The Villa is a chalet-style house with a steep roof. It is early development style of Le Corbusier.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.fondationlecorbusier.fr/corbuweb/morpheus.aspx?sysId=13&IrisObjectId=5422&sysLanguage=en-en&itemPos=68&itemCount=78&sysParentId=64
  2. ↑ List of cultural property of national significance in Switzerland: Neuchâtel
This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the Thursday, June 05, 2014. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.