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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2018.19.11.583

The importance of Pessac project for Le Corbusier's polychromy -During the period of Purism-  

Shin, Moon-Ki (Division of Architecture, Civil, Environmental Engineering, Hoseo University)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.19, no.11, 2018 , pp. 583-593 More about this Journal
Abstract
Le Corbusier is an architect known for his use of mostly white color during the Purism period. On the other hand, he actually utilized polychromy in his works while the principles behind his use of polychromy is not well defined. Through the analysis of the Pessac project, where he deliberately utilized polychromy in the exterior of housing, this study examined not only the principles behind his utilization of colors, but also the fact that this project was a laboratory to set up his architectural language and develop the method of how to employ polychromy. An analysis of this project found that he changed spaces and categorized objects using polychromy based on the white color. He also chose and used colors based on the psychophysiological experience that is related to emotions and habits. To compensate for the problems arising from the architectural space and form in the site, he used various techniques, such as camouflage, optical illusion, 'gift box' technique, and dismantlement method of volume. Therefore, polychromy is used as a method to emphasize his architectural language.
Keywords
Laboratory; Le Corbusier; Period of Purism; Pessac project; Polychromy; Stuttgart house; Villa Savoye;
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