Le Corbusier - Le Corbusier HOUSES - 2001-2006

Le Corbusier – HOUSES / Complete Houses – TOTO Publishing – 2006

Extensive Japanese architectural publication devoted to the residential architecture of Le Corbusier, one of the most influential architects of the 20th century.

Published by TOTO Publishing, Tokyo, the book documents Le Corbusier’s houses and residential projects in great detail. It was compiled by the Ando Tadao Laboratory, Department of Architecture, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo.

A substantial reference work of 415 pages, particularly interesting for collectors of Le Corbusier, modernist architecture, architectural photography and Japanese architecture publications.

Details

* Title: Le Corbusier HOUSES
* Japanese title: ル・コルビュジエの全住宅
* Subject: Le Corbusier – residential architecture / houses
* Publisher: TOTO Publishing, Tokyo
* Country: Japan
* Original first edition: 2001
* This copy: First edition, 11th printing, 31 March 2006
* Pages: 415
* Binding: Hardcover
* Language: Japanese
* ISBN: 4-88706-198-6
* Printed in Japan
* Editor: Ando Tadao Laboratory, Department of Architecture, The University of Tokyo

The publication was originally produced in connection with the 2001 exhibition on Le Corbusier’s houses held at Gallery MA in Tokyo.

Condition

Good used condition. The hardcover and dust jacket show some normal signs of age and handling, particularly around the edges and corners. The interior appears clean and well preserved. Please study the photographs carefully for the exact condition.

A desirable and comprehensive Japanese reference book on Le Corbusier’s residential architecture, with an attractive minimalist TOTO Publishing design..

Le Corbusier is considered one of the most important figures in architecture and design from the same era such as Jean Prouve, Enzo Mari, Ettore Sottsass, Charlotte Perriand, such as George Nelson, Eames, Hella Jongerius, Verner Panton, Frank Gehry, Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Maarten Van Severen, Aalvar Aalto and Alexander Girard.

Le Corbusier, was a Swiss-French architect, designer, painter, urban planner and writer, who was one of the pioneers of what is now regarded as modern architecture.
He was born in Switzerland to French speaking Swiss parents, and acquired French nationality by naturalization on 19 September 1930.



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