Le Corbusier: Quartiers Modernes Fruga]s: Les Quartiers Modernes Fruges by Maryl

Description: Le Corbusier: Quartiers Modernes Fruga]s by Marylene Ferrand, Jean-Pierre Feugas Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description In 1923/24 Henry FrugA]s, a Bordeaux industrialist commissioned Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret with a "small workers' housing estate" in LA]ge and a garden city in Pessac, comprising 130 to 150 houses with shops. These two housing schemes fitted neatly into the architects' research on standardisation and the "machine A habiter," and provided a useful laboratory for gauging public opinion with regard to mass-production techniques in housing estates. One of the most striking features of the CitA(c) FrugA]s was the use of polychromy on the exterior facades, to, in Le Corbusier's own words, "sculpt the space through the physical quality of colour - bring forward some volumes while making others recede. In short, compose with colour in the same way as we have composed with form. This is how architecture is transformed into urbanism." Historical documents and drawings make this handy-sized volume an invaluable guide for visitors and a practical introduction for all architectural enthusiasts. Publisher Description In 1923 Henry Fruges, an entrepreneur passionate about Modernism, commissioned Le Corbusier for two housing developments for workers at Pessac (53 houses) and Lege (seven houses) at the periphery of Bordeaux, France. Le Corbusier used the projects as a laboratory with respect to the development of norms and to industrial production. A single grid is varied repeatedly and forms a variety of configurations that fit into the terrain. The entire Pessac development was conceived with this system of cells constructed with reinforced concrete. Le Corbusiers use of colour was as innovative as the building style, the facades are brought to life by a play of white, blue, green and brown shades. This guide includes previously unpublished plans and the authors are acknowledged specialists in the field. Photographs that document the project, and the authors are acknowledeged specialists in the field. Details ISBN 3764358084 ISBN-13 9783764358082 Title Le Corbusier: Quartiers Modernes Fruga]s Author Marylene Ferrand, Jean-Pierre Feugas Format Paperback Year 1998 Pages 143 Edition 1st Publisher Princeton Architectural Press GE_Item_ID:161772360; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

Price: 38.49 USD

Location: Calgary, Alberta

End Time: 2024-12-19T07:51:05.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD