modular design -- the result of Corbu's researches into mathematics, architecture (the golden section), and human proportion "pilotis" -- the house is raised on stilts to separate it from the earth, and to use the land efficiently. These also suggest a modernized classicism. no historical ornament abstract sculptural design pure color -- white on the outside, a color with associations of newness, purity, simplicity, and health (Le Corbusier earlier wrote a book entitled, When the Cathedrals were White), and planes of subtle color in the interior living areas a very open interior plan dynamic, non-traditional transitions between floors -- spiral staircases and ramps built-in furniture ribbon windows (echoing industrial architecture, but also providing openness and light) roof garden, with both plantings and architectural (sculptural) shapes integral garage (the curve of the ground floor of the house is based on the turning radius of the 1927 Citroen)

"pilotis" -- the house is raised on stilts to separate it from the earth, and to use the land efficiently. These also suggest a modernized classicism.

modular design -- the result of Corbu's researches into mathematics, architecture (the golden section), and human proportion

pure color -- white on the outside, a color with associations of newness, purity, simplicity, and health (Le Corbusier earlier wrote a book entitled, When the Cathedrals were White), and planes of subtle color in the interior living areas

pure color -- white on the outside, a color with associations of newness, purity, simplicity, and health (Le Corbusier earlier wrote a book entitled, When the Cathedrals were White), and planes of subtle color in the interior living areas

pure color -- white on the outside, a color with associations of newness, purity, simplicity, and health (Le Corbusier earlier wrote a book entitled, When the Cathedrals were White), and planes of subtle color in the interior living areas

ribbon windows (echoing industrial architecture, but also providing openness and light)

integral garage (the curve of the ground floor of the house is based on the turning radius of the 1927 Citroen)

Citroen

Citroen

dynamic, non-traditional transitions between floors – spiral staircases and ramps

dynamic, non-traditional transitions between floors – spiral staircases and ramps

dynamic, non-traditional transitions between floors – spiral staircases and ramps

roof garden, with both plantings and architectural (sculptural) shapes

roof garden, with both plantings and architectural (sculptural) shapes

roof garden, with both plantings and architectural (sculptural) shapes

1.The pilotis, or ground-level supporting columns, elevate the building from the damp earth and allow the garden to flow beneath. 2.A flat roof terrace reclaims the area of the building site for domestic purposes, including a garden area. 3.The free plan, made possible by the elimination of load- bearing walls, consists of partitions placed where they are needed without regard for those on adjoining levels. 4.Horizontal windows provide even illumination and ventilation. 5.The freely-designed facade, unconstrained by load- bearing considerations, consists of a thin skin of wall and windows. Le Corbusier’s "The Five Points"