Visited this late work by Le Corbusier in 1968 after having just seen Ronchamp and La Tourette. As I recall it was referred to at the time as the Heidi Weber Foundation by Le Corbusier. However as a recent graduate architect traveling around Europe what I didn't realize was the building (pavilion) had only been completed the year before - 1967 - and 3 years after Le Corbusier's untimely death. I vividly recall the overall workmanship was excellent and quite precise, especially the concrete work, and struck me as a real departure from any of his previous work. The painted steel roof canopy frame came as a complete surprise to me - very original and clever!
Thanks for sharing evan! I completely agree, love the fact that this, as his last project, was different to his previous in so many levels. Feels like an additional layer, the unexpected closure to a great book.
Yes, good that you have mentioned that the City of Zurich has erased the name of the owner, what is quit disrespectful to a woman who is still alive and gave us this great building.
This is one hell of a gorgeous building. I absolutely must see it at some point (after worldwide travel is safely restored to us). How fortuitous that you were there on the last day before renovation began. My request: please return if possible and do another video of the Pavilion on a sunny day. If possible, capture the movement of shadows over a few hours. But I must express my deepest gratitude for your wonderful effort to publicize this architectural gem. Merci beaucoup.
De Rien! :) I will try to revisit it! But honestly I have a lot of "pending" buildings to see right know. If it fits in the schedule, I will gladly do it!
My Brother nice video, Corbu was a god in architecture and art he was not of this earthly plain, he was self taught and didn't suffer fools lightly from what I have learned. He was extremely difficult to get along with.I guess we of lessor minds will never know what its like to be that type of genius.May his spiret live on in his works that are left
Good video, shot at an interesting time as renovation after 50 years even has already started. When I lived and worked in Zürich in 1971/72 I often walked around the pavilion en visited it of course now and then as a fan of Corbu. In 2009 I saw the concrete version of the design in Chandigarh. See it on my Flick site. Interesting !
It is a small pavilion, but really condenses a lot of Corbu. I also like the fact that it uses a metal structure instead of concrete. Thanks for your comment Hans! :)
Just discovered your channel and would like to say that I really appreciate your cinematography and explanation of architectural elements! The explanation of the module and grids in the pavilion were particularly exciting to me. Looking forward to seeing more of your work!
@@FourthWallArchitecture Hello :) , I’m a student student studying for architecture , I was wondering if the length and width of this project is 250 meters by 262 meters? I’m working on le cobusier’s project this semester. I was also wondering about the height as well Thank you :)
I like Corbusier and am familiar with most of his buildings, but have never heard of this work until I saw your video. It will make a great reason to visit Zurich after the pandemic.
I am Le Corbusier with God as I am Natalie Helferty God's Body as Queen of Canada and Royal Chieftain of Indians of America the Holy Grail. The Designs were Modern in 1975 when I was 7 years old. We were doing Architecture Designs in Canada of many eras to combat the Mountbatten and Moussolini War with their Evil Spirits doing Industrial Wasteland Designs.
Hi, I really like and appreciate your videos. Great content! Would it be possible to talk to you about the gear you use for making these videos? camera, dolly, slider etc. and your thoughts in general about filming architecture?
it is annoying not to see a floor plan and and to be walked through the space with the camera as one would experience it moving through it in real time and space. as artful as the presentation of all the wonderful details and angles is , i felt frustrated and cheated by the presentation you provided.
No one really cares about this "work of art". Just boring architecture. I think Frank Lloyd Wright is much more interesting. Also, I cannot image what normal human being can live so much concrete. Too much "marketing" for Corbusier.
Hi, Lovely to see a video going details into the modulor. Does it means that the actual height between the bottom of the steel frame to the actual floor is 2260 in height? 😀