Citrohan house le corbusier villa

Maison Citröhan

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Introduction

Citrohan home is, within three basic prototypes (Domino, Monol, Citrohan) created by Le Corbusier to create housing could be built in series like machinery, the most developed throughout his career.

It is one of the research base LC his interest in industrialization and new forms of housing from a logical and economical home awaits appear for all subjects

The discover of his visual experience (ouvrir les yeux) of a space that was perceived in popular bars in Paris: two parallel walls double height including a mezzanine standing and has a large light into its free end.

Le Corbusier recognizes the virtues present in this simple formulation, especially its ability to allow a wealth section, which adds freedom gained ground in th Maisons de la Weissenhof-Siedlung - Le Corbusier - World Heritage, carousel DANU