Case Study
Case Study :
Building : Villa Savoye Paris, France
Architects : Le Corbusier, Pierre Jenneret
Year : 1930
Villa Savoye is located in Poissy, on the outskirts of Paris, France. It was designed by the Swiss architects Le Corbusier and Pierre Jenneret and built between 1928 and 1931 using reinforced cement concrete. The house was originally built as a country retreat for the Savoye family. After being purchased by the neighbouring school, it became the property of the French State in 1958.
First Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
Roof Plan
Sections
Diagrams
First Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
Roof Plan
Geometry of Floors Spaces
First Floor
Second Floor
Roof
Movement
The movement of lines is along the three levels of the house. When these levels are overlaid the dark blue lines overlap with a perfect geometry giving a central access throughout the enclosed internal spaces at individual levels.
Proportionating System
Villa Savoye has an observation of a ramp which exemplifies its circulation at all the three levels. The connection and circulation within the partitions has a clear approach of a garden and living spaces connected through a ramp. Keeping the horizonal windows along the levels, one can have a continues spatial experience with respect to the landscape outside, which becomes an extension to the overall structure from the ground level unto the terrace.
References : Arch Daily (Context, Project Images and Drawings)