Main entry:

Baker, Geoffrey H. (Geoffrey Howard)

Title & Author:

Le Corbusier : an analysis of form / Geoffrey H. Baker.

Edition:

3rd ed.

Publication:

London : Spon Press, 1996.

Description:

xiv, 385 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), plans ; 21 x 30 cm

Notes:
Originally published: 1984.
"First published in 1984 by Van Nostrand Reinhold (International) Co. Ltd"--T.p. verso.
Introduction : aspects of form -- Charles-Edouard Jeanneret : the formative years. La Chaux-de-Fonds ; The art school ; John Ruskin ; Villa Fallet, 1905-06 ; Villas Stotzer and Jaquemet, 1908 ; Benign Jaquemet ; Ateliers d'art, 1910 ; Charterhouse at Galluzzo ; Provensal and Schuré -- The years of transition, 1912-17. Villa Jeanneret-Perret, 1912 ; Villa Favre-Jacot, 1912 ; Villa Schwob, 1916 ; Abattoirs Bordeaux and Challuy, 1917 -- The heroic decade, 1920-30 : the first mature period. Maison Citrohan, 1920-27 ; Ville Contemporaine, 1922 ; Villa at Vaucresson, 1922 ; Studio apartment for Ozenfant, 1922 ; Villas La Roche-Jeanneret, 1923-25 ; Houses for workers, 1924 ; Villa Stein-de-Monzie, 1926-29 ; Villa Savoye, 1929-31 ; Pavillon Suisse, 1930-32 -- The post-war phase. The Jaoul houses, 1954-56 ; Notre-Dame-du-Haut Ronchamp, 1950-55 ; The Monastery of La Tourette, 1957-60 ; Le Thoronet ; The Villa Shodhan, 1955-56 ; Le Corbusier and India -- Articulation systems. In Le Corbusier's oeuvre ; Weekend house, 1935 ; Brise soleil ; Exhibition Pavilion, Zurich, 1967 ; Buildings by Le Corbusier in and around Paris.

Summary:

This appraisal of Le Corbusier's major works has now been expanded to include two more buildings - The Villa Shodhan and the Pavilion Suisse. This work is intended to be of use to students, academics and professionals in the fields of architecture, design, and building practice.

ISBN:

9780419161202
0419161201 (Spon))
0442024320
9780442024321

Subject:

Le Corbusier, 1887-1965 Criticism and interpretation.
Le Corbusier, 1887-1965.
Architecture, Modern 20th century.
Architects France.
Architecture, Modern.
Architecture 20e siècle.
Architectes France.
Architects.
France.

Form/genre:

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Holdings:

Location: Library main m 155639
Call No.: NA44.L433.9 B32 1996
Status: Available