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	Cite Radieuse (Radiant City), is a high-density residential development, characteristic of the Unite d’habitation concept design developed by Le Corbusier.		Cite Radieuse (Radiant City), is a high-density residential development, characteristic of the Unite d’habitation concept design developed by Le Corbusier.
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	The building is raised up off the ground on chunky concrete piloti, and its long elevations comprise a series of balconies and deep-set windows that create a strong visual grid. Le Corbusier based this grid on his Modulor Man concept of measurement that he created to achieve designs based on human proportions.		The building is raised up off the ground on chunky concrete piloti, and its long elevations comprise a series of balconies and deep-set windows that create a strong visual grid. Le Corbusier based this grid on his Modulor Man concept of measurement that he created to achieve designs based on human proportions.
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	Corridors extend through the centre of the long axis on every third floor of the building, referred to as ‘internal streets’. Most of the 337 apartments are arranged as 2-storey duplexes with a double-height living room at one end, stretching from one side to the other. Pairs of apartments interlock around the central access corridor. The apartments accommodate 1,600 residents, and the building also includes shops, sport and medical facilities, a hotel and restaurant.		Corridors extend through the centre of the long axis on every third floor of the building, referred to as ‘internal streets’. Most of the 337 apartments are arranged as 2-storey duplexes with a double-height living room at one end, stretching from one side to the other. Pairs of apartments interlock around the central access corridor. The apartments accommodate 1,600 residents, and the building also includes shops, sport and medical facilities, a hotel and restaurant.
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	Between 2010 and 2013, the roof underwent renovation, and an exhibition centre was created. In 2016, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was classified as a historic monument by the French Ministry of Culture.		Between 2010 and 2013, the roof underwent renovation, and an exhibition centre was created. In 2016, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was classified as a historic monument by the French Ministry of Culture.

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	* Brutalism.		* Brutalism.

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	* Villa Savoye.		* Villa Savoye.

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	* Constructivist architecture.		* Constructivist architecture.
	* Habitat 67.		* Habitat 67.
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	* Le Corbusier.		* Le Corbusier.
	* Notre Dame du Haut.		* Notre Dame du Haut.
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	When the building was unveiled, it was immediately celebrated by the architectural community as a success. The architect Walter Gropius is reported to have said at the opening event, “any architect who does not find this building beautiful, had better lay down his pencil.”		When the building was unveiled, it was immediately celebrated by the architectural community as a success. The architect Walter Gropius is reported to have said at the opening event, “any architect who does not find this building beautiful, had better lay down his pencil.”

−	Despite influencing countless system-built residential blocks, the concept has frequently proven ~~to be~~ unsuccessful elsewhere, with some theorising ~~that~~ the generous proportions of Cite Radieuse were not ~~similarly~~ adopted.	+	Despite influencing countless system-built residential blocks, the concept has frequently proven unsuccessful elsewhere, with some theorising this was becuase the generous proportions of Cite Radieuse were not adopted.

−	Between 2010 and 2013, the roof underwent ~~renovations~~, ~~introducing~~ an exhibition centre. In 2016, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site~~, as well as being~~ classified as a historic monument by the French Ministry of Culture.	+	Between 2010 and 2013, the roof underwent renovation, and an exhibition centre was created. In 2016, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was classified as a historic monument by the French Ministry of Culture.

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−	Corridors extend through the centre of the long axis on every third floor of the building, referred to as ‘internal streets’. Most of the 337 apartments arranged as 2-storey duplexes with double-height living room at one end, stretching from one side to the other~~, meaning that pairs~~ of apartments interlock around the central access corridor.	+	Corridors extend through the centre of the long axis on every third floor of the building, referred to as ‘internal streets’. Most of the 337 apartments are arranged as 2-storey duplexes with a double-height living room at one end, stretching from one side to the other. Pairs of apartments interlock around the central access corridor. The apartments accommodate 1,600 residents, and the building also includes shops, sport and medical facilities, a hotel and restaurant.

	Le Corbusier designed the building’s flat roof to serve as a communal terrace, together with sculptural ventilation stacks, a running track and children’s paddling pool.		Le Corbusier designed the building’s flat roof to serve as a communal terrace, together with sculptural ventilation stacks, a running track and children’s paddling pool.

−	~~The 337 apartments accommodate 1,600 residents, and the building also includes shops, sport and medical facilities, a hotel and restaurant.~~	+	When the building was unveiled, it was immediately celebrated by the architectural community as a success. The architect Walter Gropius is reported to have said at the opening event, “any architect who does not find this building beautiful, had better lay down his pencil.”
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−	When the building was ~~completed and~~ unveiled, it was immediately celebrated by the architectural community as a success. The architect Walter Gropius is reported to have said at the opening event, “any architect who does not find this building beautiful, had better lay down his pencil.”	+

	Despite influencing countless system-built residential blocks, the concept has frequently proven to be unsuccessful elsewhere, with some theorising that the generous proportions of Cite Radieuse were not similarly adopted.		Despite influencing countless system-built residential blocks, the concept has frequently proven to be unsuccessful elsewhere, with some theorising that the generous proportions of Cite Radieuse were not similarly adopted.

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	Located in Marseille, France, Cite Radieuse is arguably the most influential Brutalist building of all time, and is considered one of Le Corbusier’s most famous and successful works. Indeed, the building is often credited as being the initial inspiration behind the architectural style of Brutalism.		Located in Marseille, France, Cite Radieuse is arguably the most influential Brutalist building of all time, and is considered one of Le Corbusier’s most famous and successful works. Indeed, the building is often credited as being the initial inspiration behind the architectural style of Brutalism.

−	Built between 1947 and 1952, the ~~intention for the building was to apply~~ Le Corbusier’s famous dictum that a house was a ‘machine for living in’, to an entire community. In so doing, it redefined high-density housing by creating a self-contained 18-storey ~~slab~~ block structured like an ocean liner.	+	Built between 1947 and 1952, the design applied Le Corbusier’s famous dictum that a house was a ‘machine for living in’, to an entire community. In so doing, it redefined high-density housing by creating a self-contained 18-storey block structured like an ocean liner.

−	The building is situated in the centre of a large urban park, and ~~measures~~ 165 m ~~in length~~ and 56 m ~~in height~~.	+	The building is situated at the centre of a large urban park, and is 165 m long and 56 m high.

−	Departing from his trademark smooth white surfaces, Le Corbusier chose to construct the building in beton brut (rough-cast concrete), textured by the timber formwork. This was a matter of expediency, since a steel frame would have been too expensive considering post-WW2 material shortages, but subsequently became a design staple of Brutalism ~~architecture~~.	+	Departing from his trademark smooth white surfaces, Le Corbusier chose to construct the building in beton brut (rough-cast concrete), textured by the timber formwork. This was a matter of expediency, since a steel frame would have been too expensive considering post-WW2 material shortages, but subsequently became a design staple of Brutalism.

−	The building is raised up off the ground on chunky concrete piloti, and its long elevations comprise a series of balconies and deep-set windows that create a grid. Le Corbusier based this grid on his Modulor Man concept of measurement that he ~~had~~ created to achieve designs based ~~accurately~~ on human proportions.	+	The building is raised up off the ground on chunky concrete piloti, and its long elevations comprise a series of balconies and deep-set windows that create a strong visual grid. Le Corbusier based this grid on his Modulor Man concept of measurement that he created to achieve designs based on human proportions.

	[[File:Citeradieuse2.jpg\|link=File:Citeradieuse2.jpg]]		[[File:Citeradieuse2.jpg\|link=File:Citeradieuse2.jpg]]

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	Cite Radieuse (Radiant City), is a high-density residential development, characteristic of the Unite d’habitation concept design developed by Le Corbusier.		Cite Radieuse (Radiant City), is a high-density residential development, characteristic of the Unite d’habitation concept design developed by Le Corbusier.

−	Located in Marseille, France, Cite Radieuse is arguably the most influential Brutalist building of all time, and is considered one of Le Corbusier’s most famous and successful works. Indeed, the building is often credited s being the initial inspiration behind the architectural style of Brutalism.	+	Located in Marseille, France, Cite Radieuse is arguably the most influential Brutalist building of all time, and is considered one of Le Corbusier’s most famous and successful works. Indeed, the building is often credited as being the initial inspiration behind the architectural style of Brutalism.

	Built between 1947 and 1952, the intention for the building was to apply Le Corbusier’s famous dictum that a house was a ‘machine for living in’, to an entire community. In so doing, it redefined high-density housing by creating a self-contained 18-storey slab block structured like an ocean liner.		Built between 1947 and 1952, the intention for the building was to apply Le Corbusier’s famous dictum that a house was a ‘machine for living in’, to an entire community. In so doing, it redefined high-density housing by creating a self-contained 18-storey slab block structured like an ocean liner.
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	The building is raised up off the ground on chunky concrete piloti, and its long elevations comprise a series of balconies and deep-set windows that create a grid. Le Corbusier based this grid on his Modulor Man concept of measurement that he had created to achieve designs based accurately on human proportions.		The building is raised up off the ground on chunky concrete piloti, and its long elevations comprise a series of balconies and deep-set windows that create a grid. Le Corbusier based this grid on his Modulor Man concept of measurement that he had created to achieve designs based accurately on human proportions.

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	Corridors extend through the centre of the long axis on every third floor of the building, referred to as ‘internal streets’. Most of the 337 apartments arranged as 2-storey duplexes with double-height living room at one end, stretching from one side to the other, meaning that pairs of apartments interlock around the central access corridor.		Corridors extend through the centre of the long axis on every third floor of the building, referred to as ‘internal streets’. Most of the 337 apartments arranged as 2-storey duplexes with double-height living room at one end, stretching from one side to the other, meaning that pairs of apartments interlock around the central access corridor.

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Cite Radieuse (Radiant City), is a high-density residential development, characteristic of the Unite d’habitation concept design developed by Le Corbusier.

Located in Marseille, France, Cite Radieuse is arguably the most influential Brutalist building of all time, and is considered one of Le Corbusier’s most famous and successful works. Indeed, the building is often credited s being the initial inspiration behind the architectural style of Brutalism.

Built between 1947 and 1952, the intention for the building was to apply Le Corbusier’s famous dictum that a house was a ‘machine for living in’, to an entire community. In so doing, it redefined high-density housing by creating a self-contained 18-storey slab block structured like an ocean liner.

The building is situated in the centre of a large urban park, and measures 165 m in length and 56 m in height.

Departing from his trademark smooth white surfaces, Le Corbusier chose to construct the building in beton brut (rough-cast concrete), textured by the timber formwork. This was a matter of expediency, since a steel frame would have been too expensive considering post-WW2 material shortages, but subsequently became a design staple of Brutalism architecture.

The building is raised up off the ground on chunky concrete piloti, and its long elevations comprise a series of balconies and deep-set windows that create a grid. Le Corbusier based this grid on his Modulor Man concept of measurement that he had created to achieve designs based accurately on human proportions.

[[File:Citeradieuse2.jpg]]

Corridors extend through the centre of the long axis on every third floor of the building, referred to as ‘internal streets’. Most of the 337 apartments arranged as 2-storey duplexes with double-height living room at one end, stretching from one side to the other, meaning that pairs of apartments interlock around the central access corridor.

Le Corbusier designed the building’s flat roof to serve as a communal terrace, together with sculptural ventilation stacks, a running track and children’s paddling pool.

The 337 apartments accommodate 1,600 residents, and the building also includes shops, sport and medical facilities, a hotel and restaurant.

When the building was completed and unveiled, it was immediately celebrated by the architectural community as a success. The architect Walter Gropius is reported to have said at the opening event, “any architect who does not find this building beautiful, had better lay down his pencil.”

Despite influencing countless system-built residential blocks, the concept has frequently proven to be unsuccessful elsewhere, with some theorising that the generous proportions of Cite Radieuse were not similarly adopted.

Between 2010 and 2013, the roof underwent renovations, introducing an exhibition centre. In 2016, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as being classified as a historic monument by the French Ministry of Culture.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Brutalism.
* Building of the week series.
* Constructivist architecture.
* Habitat 67.
* Le Corbusier.
* Notre Dame du Haut.
* Trellick Tower.
* Villa Savoye.

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