1927-
Eileen Gray’s house E-1027 is constructed and Le Corbusier becomes a frequent
visitor, as he often met with Jean Badovici, the publisher ofl’Architecture
Vivante
1945- World War II ends
and the reconstruction of Europe begins.
1946-
Construction of the Unite d'Habitation Marseilles begins.
1949
- Le Corbusier is asked by Thomas Rebutato, who was a plumber that Le Corbusier
had worked with previously, to design mini holiday homes to be constructed
beside Rebutato’s cafe, ‘Etoile de mer’.
1951
- Due to Rebutato’s persisting financial difficulties, the holiday homes are
never constructed and Le Corbusier convinces to let him construct le Cabanon
next to the cafe instead.
1952-
Le Cabanon is completed. The simple construction of the cabin allows it to be
finished from conception to construction in only six months.
1955-
For the first time, Corbusier meets with members of Science et vie at
le Cabanon, which he uses to re-brand himself to the public.
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