Unite D'Habitation Firminy-Vert

The final Unite D'Habitation, Firminy-Vert, is located in the region of Loire, France. It was completed in 1968, after Le Corbusier's death. It's hilltop location makes for great views from every unit, similarly to Petit Cabanon. 

All of the Unite D'Habitations posses some form of a connection to nature, as well as a focus on creating views. In this way, the influence of Petit Cabanon is evident in Le Corbuser's later works. 

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Unite D'Habitation Briey-En-Foret

Unite D'Habitation Briey-En-Foret, the fourth structure, was completed in 1959. It is located directly in the forest. 

Children's bedrooms divided by sliding wall. 

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Unite D'Habitation Berlin

The third Unite D'Habitation was completed in Berlin, Germany in 1958. Although it resides in the city, it has great views of the forest, allowing Le Corbusier's work to maintain a connection to the natural world. 

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Unite D'Habitation Nantes-Reze

The second of the Unite D'Habitation's, Nantes-Reze, was completed in 1953. It's countryside location is what makes it most different from the other Unites. It's also what makes it most similar to Petit Cabanon. 

Children playing by pond which runs beneath the structure. 

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Photo Timeline

The photo timeline below demonstrates a progression in Le Corbusier's work from a clean, rectilinear ascetic to a more rustic, organic feel over the course of his career. The plans included also reflect these changes. 

 

Citrohan House 1920-1927, Struttgart Germany

Villa Bensnus 1923, Vaucresson near Paris, France

Villa Stein/de Monzie 1927, Vaucresson near Paris France 

Villa Savoye 1929-1931, Poissy near Paris France

Petit Cabanon constructed, 1952

Chapel of Notre-Dame-du-Haut 1950-1954, Ronchamp France

Millowners' Association Building, 1951-1954, Ahmedabad India 

Villa Shodan, 1951-1956, Ahmedabad India 

Parliament Building, 1952-1963, Chandigarh India 

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Sainte Marie de La Tourette

La Tourette is a "Dominican Ordery priory" a type of monastery that was constructed between 1956 and 1960 in,  Éveux, France. There are one hundred bedrooms located on the 4th and 5th floor occupied by students and teachers. The bedroom chambers are small, narrow units placed adjacent to one another quite similar to that of Unité d'Habitation. It also consist of a study area, an area for recreation, work, a library and a refectory; a dinning area for a monastery. There is also a church where the members of priory congregate and worship. 

Fourth and fifth level plans

1. Cell for the sick

2. Nurse's cell

3. Cell for visitors

4. Father's cells

5. Monk cell's

6. Student Priests' cell

7. Oratory

8. Student brothers' cell

9. Lay brothers' cell

10. Sanitary office

11. Church

A bedroom cell

Corridor

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