| Title |
Delving into Le Corbusier's Rustic Masonry Wall and its Impact on Villa de Mandrot |
| Authors |
김민주(Kim, Min-Ju) ; 남성택(Nam, Sung-Taeg) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2024.40.4.131 |
| Keywords |
Le Corbusier; Rustic masonry wall; Purism; Villa de mandrot; vernacular |
| Abstract |
This study examines the Rustic Masonry wall in Le Corbusier’s architecture, particularly before and after Purism (1905-1934). The Rustic Masonry wall isn't merely a passing trend or experiment but consistently appears and evolves in his architecture. Rustic Masonry wall can be found in the extreme mountain shelters of La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, where he grew up, and in the traditional dwellings he encountered on his trip to the East in 1916. Also the wall can be found in fences or partial walls in the 1920s, when Purism became prominent. Specifically, its significance grew notably in Villa De Mandrot (1929-1931). Starting with the house, the Rustic Masonry wall covers the entire facade and closely intervenes in the living space. In other words, the house is at the point where the Rustic Masonry wall is extended as an architectural element. Le Corbusier aimed for a connection between man and nature, emphasizing the vernacular, which is evident in his use of the Rustic Masonry wall. This study explores how the Rustic Masonry Wall is portrayed in his architecture and the implications of its vernacular nature. |