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Delving into Le Corbusier's Rustic Masonry Wall and its Impact on Villa de Mandrot

르 코르뷔지에의 자연석쌓기벽과 드 망드로 주택에 관한 연구

  • Received : 2023.06.07
  • Accepted : 2024.03.19
  • Published : 2024.04.30
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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 façade 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.

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Acknowledgement

이 연구는 2023년도 과학기술정보통신부의 재원으로 한국연구재단의 지원에 의한 결과의 일부임. 과제번호: RS-2023-00248602

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