Villa Savoye (exterior photos)

Large collection of exterior photographs

Villa Savoye is a private residence located in Poissy in the Parisian suburbs, designed by Le Corbusier (pseudonym of Charles-Eduard Jeanneret), master of rationalist architecture, and Pierre Jeanneret, built between 1928 and 1931 on commission from Pierre Savoye. It is the most famous manifesto of the modern movement and in particular of architectural cubism.
Villa Savoye is among the monuments considered heritage of the 20th century.

The villa is known for Le Corbusier's five architectural principles:

pilings: The villa is raised from the ground by a series of thin reinforced concrete pillars called "pilotis". This allows the building to appear to float above the ground, creating an open space beneath it.

Free facade: The facade of the Villa Savoye is not a load-bearing element, which means that it has been freed from structural functions. This allowed Le Corbusier to create large horizontal windows that extend along the sides of the building, giving a feeling of lightness and openness.

Free plan: The interior architecture of the villa is characterized by an open and flexible plan, without load-bearing walls. This allows for a more dynamic and versatile layout of the interior spaces.

Ribbon window: Le Corbusier used long, horizontal windows to maximize the entry of natural light into the building.

Garden terrace: The roof of the villa serves as a garden terrace, offering an outdoor space to relax and enjoy the surrounding views.

These principles became fundamental in modern architecture and influenced many subsequent architects.