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	As one of the most significant contributions to modern architecture in the 20th century, Villa Savoye is now a museum, receiving thousands of visitors each year.		As one of the most significant contributions to modern architecture in the 20th century, Villa Savoye is now a museum, receiving thousands of visitors each year.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	* 2 Willow Road.		* 2 Willow Road.
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	* Vernacular architecture.		* Vernacular architecture.

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	* Villa Savoye - [http://www.villa-savoye.fr/en/ Official site]		* Villa Savoye - [http://www.villa-savoye.fr/en/ Official site]
	* ArchDaily - [http://www.archdaily.com/84524/ad-classics-villa-savoye-le-corbusier Villa Savoye]		* ArchDaily - [http://www.archdaily.com/84524/ad-classics-villa-savoye-le-corbusier Villa Savoye]

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	* Concept architectural design.		* Concept architectural design.
	* Constructivist architecture.		* Constructivist architecture.
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	* ArchDaily - [http://www.archdaily.com/84524/ad-classics-villa-savoye-le-corbusier Villa Savoye]		* ArchDaily - [http://www.archdaily.com/84524/ad-classics-villa-savoye-le-corbusier Villa Savoye]

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		+	* 2 Willow Road.
	* Art Deco.		* Art Deco.
	* Building of the week series.		* Building of the week series.

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	* Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao.		* Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao.
	* Le Corbusier.		* Le Corbusier.
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	* Pilotis.		* Pilotis.
	* The Louvre.		* The Louvre.

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	* Pilotis.		* Pilotis.
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	* Building of the week series.		* Building of the week series.
		+	* Casa Mila.
	* Concept architectural design.		* Concept architectural design.
	* Constructivist architecture.		* Constructivist architecture.

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	* Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao.		* Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao.
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	* The Louvre.		* The Louvre.
	* Vernacular architecture.		* Vernacular architecture.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
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	Villa Savoye is a modernist villa designed by the architect Le Corbusier. Located in Poissy, on the outskirts of Paris, it served as representative of Le Corbusier’s ‘five points’ of new architecture and is one of the most iconic examples of the International Style.		Villa Savoye is a modernist villa designed by the architect Le Corbusier. Located in Poissy, on the outskirts of Paris, it served as representative of Le Corbusier’s ‘five points’ of new architecture and is one of the most iconic examples of the International Style.

−	The Savoye family approached Corbusier about building a country home in early-1928. He agreed and set about the designs as a demonstration of his theory of the home being a ‘machine for living in’, with the functions of everyday life becoming critical to its design. The spatial planning was inspired by the designs of new automobiles and trans-Atlantic steamships, with spaces arranged to ~~maximize~~ efficiency as well as a minimalistic aesthetic.	+	The Savoye family approached Corbusier about building a country home in early-1928. He agreed and set about the designs as a demonstration of his theory of the home being a ‘machine for living in’, with the functions of everyday life becoming critical to its design. The spatial planning was inspired by the designs of new automobiles and trans-Atlantic steamships, with spaces arranged to maximise efficiency as well as a minimalistic aesthetic.

	The building is currently a popular tourist attraction and, in July 2016, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.		The building is currently a popular tourist attraction and, in July 2016, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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	= Design and construction =		= Design and construction =

−	[[File:VillaSavoye2.jpg\|~~500px~~]]	+	[[File:VillaSavoye2.jpg\|link=File:VillaSavoye2.jpg]]

−	The trigger for the building design was to enable the movement of cars entering the house interior. The ground floor has a curved form that is influenced by the movement of the cars, and is based on an orthogonal grid of concrete pillars spaced 4.75 m from each other. The villa sits on top of the square grid of 23.5 m.	+	Corbusier's ‘Five Points’ were the starting points for his new modernist ideas of aesthetics:
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−	Corbusier ~~formulated his~~ ‘Five Points’~~, which~~ were ~~to be~~ the ~~basic~~ starting points for his new modernist ideas of aesthetics:	+

	# Elevation of the building from the ground using the support of ground-level pilotis.		# Elevation of the building from the ground using the support of ground-level pilotis.
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	Point 1 gives the building the impression of floating above the ground, since the slender pilotis appear to dissolve among the tree line.		Point 1 gives the building the impression of floating above the ground, since the slender pilotis appear to dissolve among the tree line.

−	The free floor plan (point 3) enables the occupant to continuously meander between spaces. A series of ramps move from the lower level up to the rooftop garden, encouraging the occupant to experience ~~the~~ movement between spaces.	+	The free floor plan (point 3) enables the occupant to continuously meander between spaces. A series of ramps move from the lower level up to the rooftop garden, encouraging the occupant to experience movement between spaces.
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		+	The ground floor has a curved form that is influenced by the movement of the cars, and is based on an orthogonal grid of concrete pillars spaced 4.75 m apart, with the main part of the villa above.

−	~~Villa Savoye~~ was built using reinforced concrete, with plastered walls and iron handrails. Corbusier used horizontal ribbon windows similar to his earlier villas. However, he chose to use timber windows as opposed to the more common metal ones. This was because the set-back position of the glass in the timber frame gave the impression of the façade being a series of parallel planes.	+	It was built using reinforced concrete, with plastered walls and iron handrails. Corbusier used horizontal ribbon windows similar to his earlier villas. However, he chose to use timber windows as opposed to the more common metal ones. This was because the set-back position of the glass in the timber frame gave the impression of the façade being a series of parallel planes.

−	The house was constructed within a year, although it was not until 1931 that it was fit for habitation.	+	The basic house was constructed within a year, although it was not until 1931 that it was fit for habitation.

−	[[File:VillaSavoye3.jpg\|~~400px~~]]	+	[[File:VillaSavoye3.jpg\|link=File:VillaSavoye3.jpg]]

	= Post-completion =		= Post-completion =

−	The house was inhabited by the Savoye family for a short period after it was completed. However, it was abandoned after the German invasion of France in 1940 during which time it incurred ~~some~~ considerable damage.	+	The house was inhabited by the Savoye family for a short period after it was completed. However, it was abandoned after the German invasion of France in 1940 during which time it incurred considerable damage.

−	In 1958, it became property of the French state and was initially scheduled for demolition. After much outcry, including from Le Corbusier himself, ~~the building~~ was designated an official French historical monument in 1965, the only building of the architect’s to be recognised as such during his lifetime.	+	In 1958, it became property of the French state and was initially scheduled for demolition. After much outcry however, including from Le Corbusier himself, it was designated an official French historical monument in 1965, the only building of the architect’s to be recognised as such during his lifetime.

−	The architect Jean Debuisson began a renovation attempt in 1963, although it wasn’t until 1985 that thorough works began, ~~being~~ completed in 1997. The works included structural and surface repairs to the facades and terraces, installation of lighting and security features, and reinstatement of some original fixtures and fittings.	+	The architect Jean Debuisson began a renovation attempt in 1963, although it wasn’t until 1985 that thorough works began, which were completed in 1997. The works included structural and surface repairs to the facades and terraces, installation of lighting and security features, and reinstatement of some original fixtures and fittings.

−	As one of the most significant contributions to modern architecture in the 20th century, Villa Savoye is now a museum, receiving thousands of ~~visits~~ each year.	+	As one of the most significant contributions to modern architecture in the 20th century, Villa Savoye is now a museum, receiving thousands of visitors each year.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

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	As one of the most significant contributions to modern architecture in the 20th century, Villa Savoye is now a museum, receiving thousands of visits each year.		As one of the most significant contributions to modern architecture in the 20th century, Villa Savoye is now a museum, receiving thousands of visits each year.

−	Find out more	+	= Find out more =

−	Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki	+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

	* Art Deco.		* Art Deco.
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	* Vernacular architecture.		* Vernacular architecture.

−	External resources	+	=== External resources ===

−	[http://www.villa-savoye.fr/en/ ~~http://www.villa-savoye.fr/en/~~]	+	* Villa Savoye - [http://www.villa-savoye.fr/en/ Official site]
−		+	* ArchDaily - [http://www.archdaily.com/84524/ad-classics-villa-savoye-le-corbusier Villa Savoye]
−	http://www.archdaily.com/84524/ad-classics-villa-savoye-le-corbusier	+

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Villa Savoye is a modernist villa designed by the architect Le Corbusier. Located in Poissy, on the outskirts of Paris, it ~~served as~~ representative of Le Corbusier’s ‘five points’ of new architecture and is one of the most iconic examples of the International Style.	+	Villa Savoye is a modernist villa designed by the architect Le Corbusier. Located in Poissy, on the outskirts of Paris, it is representative of Le Corbusier’s ‘five points’ of new architecture and is one of the most iconic examples of the International Style.

−	The Savoye family approached Corbusier about building a country home in early-1928. He agreed and set about the ~~designs~~ as a demonstration of his theory of the home ~~being~~ a ‘machine for living in’, with the functions of everyday life becoming critical to its design. The spatial planning was inspired by the designs of new automobiles and trans-Atlantic steamships, with spaces arranged to maximise efficiency ~~as well as~~ a minimalistic aesthetic.	+	The Savoye family approached Corbusier about building a country home in early-1928. He agreed and set about the project as a demonstration of his theory that the home should be a ‘machine for living in’, with the functions of everyday life becoming critical to its design. The spatial planning was inspired by the designs of new automobiles and trans-Atlantic steamships, with spaces arranged to maximise efficiency and express a minimalistic aesthetic.

	The building is currently a popular tourist attraction and, in July 2016, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.		The building is currently a popular tourist attraction and, in July 2016, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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	[[File:VillaSavoye2.jpg\|link=File:VillaSavoye2.jpg]]		[[File:VillaSavoye2.jpg\|link=File:VillaSavoye2.jpg]]

−	Corbusier's ‘Five Points’ were the ~~starting points~~ for his new modernist ideas of aesthetics:	+	Corbusier's ‘Five Points’ were the basis for his new modernist ideas of aesthetics:

	# Elevation of the building from the ground using the support of ground-level pilotis.		# Elevation of the building from the ground using the support of ground-level pilotis.
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	# Freely-designed facades unconstrained by load-bearing considerations.		# Freely-designed facades unconstrained by load-bearing considerations.

−	Point 1 gives the building the impression of floating above the ground, ~~since~~ the ~~slender pilotis appear to dissolve among~~ the ~~tree line~~.	+	Point 1 gives the building the impression of floating above the ground. The ground floor has a curved form that is influenced by the movement of the cars, and is based on an orthogonal grid of concrete pillars spaced 4.75 m apart, with the main part of the villa above.

−	The free floor plan (point 3) enables ~~the occupant~~ to ~~continuously~~ meander between spaces~~. A~~ series of ramps ~~move~~ from the lower level up to the rooftop garden~~, encouraging the occupant to experience movement between spaces.~~	+	The free floor plan (point 3) enables occupants to meander between spaces, with a series of ramps moving from the lower level up to the rooftop garden.
−		+
−	~~The ground floor has a curved form that is influenced by the movement of the cars, and is based on an orthogonal grid of concrete pillars spaced 4.75 m apart, with the main part of the villa above~~.	+

	It was built using reinforced concrete, with plastered walls and iron handrails. Corbusier used horizontal ribbon windows similar to his earlier villas. However, he chose to use timber windows as opposed to the more common metal ones. This was because the set-back position of the glass in the timber frame gave the impression of the façade being a series of parallel planes.		It was built using reinforced concrete, with plastered walls and iron handrails. Corbusier used horizontal ribbon windows similar to his earlier villas. However, he chose to use timber windows as opposed to the more common metal ones. This was because the set-back position of the glass in the timber frame gave the impression of the façade being a series of parallel planes.
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	The house was inhabited by the Savoye family for a short period after it was completed. However, it was abandoned after the German invasion of France in 1940 during which time it incurred considerable damage.		The house was inhabited by the Savoye family for a short period after it was completed. However, it was abandoned after the German invasion of France in 1940 during which time it incurred considerable damage.

−	In 1958, it became property of the French state and was initially scheduled for demolition. After much outcry however, including from Le Corbusier himself, it was designated an official French historical monument in 1965, the only building of the architect’s to be recognised as such during his lifetime.	+	In 1958, it became the property of the French state and was initially scheduled for demolition. After much outcry however, including from Le Corbusier himself, it was designated an official French historical monument in 1965, the only building of the architect’s to be recognised as such during his lifetime.

	The architect Jean Debuisson began a renovation attempt in 1963, although it wasn’t until 1985 that thorough works began, which were completed in 1997. The works included structural and surface repairs to the facades and terraces, installation of lighting and security features, and reinstatement of some original fixtures and fittings.		The architect Jean Debuisson began a renovation attempt in 1963, although it wasn’t until 1985 that thorough works began, which were completed in 1997. The works included structural and surface repairs to the facades and terraces, installation of lighting and security features, and reinstatement of some original fixtures and fittings.