THE INTERNATIONAL STYLE: PART II--LE CORBUSIER, MENDELSOHN AND AALTO

week 6-7 STUDY GUIDE #7

Dom-ino House Project

Architectural project by Le Corbusier that proposed a new way of building homes. The Dom-ino House Project featured reinforced concrete slabs and columns, allowing for flexible floor plans and open interiors. It was designed to be affordable and easily replicated, with the potential to revolutionize mass housing construction.

The international style

• A modernist architectural style that emerged in the 1920s and 1930s.

• It is characterized by a focus on functionalism, minimalism, and the use of industrial materials such as steel and glass.

• The style is often associated with the work of architects such as Le Corbusier, Walter Gropius, and Mies van der Rohe.

• The International Style was influential in shaping the design of many buildings, including skyscrapers, office buildings, and residential homes.

• The style is often criticized for its lack of ornamentation and its perceived coldness and impersonality.

It was designed during 1914-1915 by Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris)

Who designed the Dom-ino House Project in 1914?

Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris)

• He was a Swiss-French architect, designer, and painter.

• He is considered one of the pioneers of modern architecture.

• He was born in Switzerland in 1887 and died in France in 1965.

• His most famous works include the Villa Savoye and the Dom-ino House Project

• He was a genius jerk known for his contributions to urban planning and his five principles of architecture, which emphasized functionality, structure, and aesthetics.

Vers Une Architecture (Towards a New Architecture)

• Written by Le Corbusier

• Published in 1923

• Influential in modern architecture

• Advocates for functionalism and the use of modern materials

• Includes the famous phrase "a house is a machine for living in"

Villa Savoye

• Designed by Le Corbusier

• Built between 1928-1931

• Restored in the 1980s and opened to the public as a museum

• Located in Poissy, France

• Considered a masterpiece of modern architecture

• Commissioned by the Savoye family as a weekend home

• Features five points of architecture: pilotis, roof terrace, free plan, ribbon windows, and a façade free of ornamentation

• Influenced by the principles of the International Style

• Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016

Schocken Store

• 1926-28

• Stuttgart, Germany

• Architect: Eric Mendelsohn. Patron: Schocken Company

• an online retailer with a range of items, including books, music, art, and gifts…

• The store is named after the a family’s last name, who were prominent Jewish publishers and philanthropists in Germany in the early 20th century.

Paimio Sanatorium

• Designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto

• Built in 1929-1930

• Paimio, Finland

• Functioned as a tuberculosis sanatorium

• Known for its innovative design and use of natural light

• Features a curved shape and white facade

• Interior spaces were designed to promote healing and relaxation

• Currently serves as a rehabilitation center for neurological patients.

Aalto designed the furniture and lighting fixtures for the Paimio sanatorium

Who designed Paimio Sanatorium furniture?