The Units d'Habitation at Marseilles is a key building of the twentieth century, and a seminal work in Le Corbusier's portfolio. A precursor of buildings in Nantes, Berlin, Breiy en Foret and Firminy, it established, in built form, Le Corbusier's ideas of public housing that had existed only on paper for more than twenty years. David Jenkins argues that the Marseilles Units stands out as a powerful and convincing testament of Le Corbusier's faith in the principles of the Ville Radieuse and the Brutalist medium of rough cast ...
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The Units d'Habitation at Marseilles is a key building of the twentieth century, and a seminal work in Le Corbusier's portfolio. A precursor of buildings in Nantes, Berlin, Breiy en Foret and Firminy, it established, in built form, Le Corbusier's ideas of public housing that had existed only on paper for more than twenty years. David Jenkins argues that the Marseilles Units stands out as a powerful and convincing testament of Le Corbusier's faith in the principles of the Ville Radieuse and the Brutalist medium of rough cast concrete which in other, less able hands, have since been called into question.
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Add this copy of Unite D'Habitation Marseilles: Le Corbusier to cart. $95.00, very good condition, Sold by Doc O'Connor rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fort Wright, KY, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Phaidon Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Book contains pen & pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 0714827703.
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