Villa Savoye
Villa Savoye (French pronunciation: [savwa]) is a modernist villa and gatelodge in Poissy, on the outskirts of Paris, France. It was designed by the Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier and his cousin Pierre Jeanneret, and built between 1928 and 1931 using reinforced concrete.
| Villa Savoye | |
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View of the west and south facades of the villa. | |
| Location | 82, Rue de Villiers 78300 Poissy Poissy, Yvelines, France |
| Coordinates | 48°55′28″N 2°1′42″E |
| Architect | Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret |
| Owner | French government |
| Website | www |
Location of Villa Savoye in France | |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | i, ii, vi |
| Designated | 2016 (40th session) |
| Part of | The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement |
| Reference no. | 1321-006 |
As an exemplar of Le Corbusier's "five points" for new constructions, the villa is representative of the origins of modern architecture and is one of the most easily recognizable and renowned examples of the International style.
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. Due to many different problems it was rarely inhabited. After surviving several proposals to demolish it, it was designated as an official French historical monument in 1965 (a rare event, as Le Corbusier was still alive). It was thoroughly renovated between 1985 and 1997, and the refurbished house is now open to visitors year round under the care of the Centre des monuments nationaux.
In July 2016, the house and 16 other buildings by Le Corbusier, spread over seven countries, were inscribed as The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier World Heritage Site by UNESCO.