Villa Savoye , 1931, (France), Modernism

The Villa Savoye, designed by Le Corbusier, stands as on of his most famous works to this day. Located in Poissy, France, the Villa Savoye is a paramount building of the early 20th century which highlights one of the developments of Modernism. This house was designed as a private residence in collaboration with Le Corbusier’s cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, who worked with him in the series of “white villas”. This was a series of private homes following a similar look. The location of this project was originally surrounded by woodland and the client’s visions for the house allowed Le Corbusier to incorporate his Five Points into the project to clearly illustrate the modernism movement.
Le Corbusier’s Five Points of Architecture are ones he used frequently to articulate his programs and organize spaces. His five points are: the use of pilotis, a flat roof terrace, an open plan concept, horizontal windows and a free facade.
His famous quote for this project was, “The house is a machine for living.” His statement for this project translates into advances of efficiency in industries. He became inspired by the design of steamships and used their modular designs to influence his spatial and minimalistic intentions.
In the Villa Savoye, the decks are supported by the pilotis and the horizontal windows run alongside the ramps that provide a movement to and from each deck. The overall design of this project incorporates all of his five points. The lower level of the building is painted green to match the environment around the project, the woodlands. This was colored this way to make the volume seem as if it’s floating above. Because he was inspired by the “machines” of the century, the sliding glazing at ground level matches turning radiuses of automobiles in 1929. This design allowed access underneath the larger volumes followed by access. This also showed Le Corbusier’s interest in cars and their designs.
The way the program is divided in two parts; the lower level is used for maintenance and service program while the top is designated for the living spaces. The horizontal windows slide over each other and places in the center to bring in light as much as possible. The ramps and one spiral staircase provide the vertical and horizontal circulation of the building. The first floor glass wall slides open to provide access to the outdoor terrace. This is followed by the ramp that leads directly to the rooftop garden. The roof garden is enclosed by the curved walls and the triangle windows provide views from the ramp to the interior. All the furniture and color planes were also designed by Le Corbusier. Villa Savoye by Le Corbusier
This building shows a strong representation of Le Corbusier’s Five Points of architecture. He also incorporates minimalism and modernism along with his other inspirations to a private house project that was also listed as a historic monument while he was still alive.






Works Cited
Gibson, Eleanor. "Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye Encapsulates the Modernist Style." Dezeen. April 19, 2017. Accessed May 01, 2018. https://www.dezeen.com/2016/07/31/villa-savoye-le-corbusier-poissy-france-modernist-style-unesco-world-heritage/


"AD Classics: Villa Savoye / Le Corbusier." ArchDaily. October 27, 2010. Accessed May 01, 2018. https://www.archdaily.com/84524/ad-classics-villa-savoye-le-corbusier

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