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The Villa Savoye, finished in 1930, is now empty but stands as one of the most impressive monuments to Le Corbusier's ideas about architecture and the modern movement in general. The film was shot ...at the Villa Savoye near Paris and consists of a detailed analysis in which Tim Benton relates the building to ideas expressed in Le Corbusier's writings. Complete in itself as a case-study of a seminal modern building, the film is related to radio vision programme 17 which examines the development of the building as seen in Le Corbusier's preparatory drawings. The film is also closely related to correspondence unit 17 which concentrates on the Villa Savoye.
The Villa Savoye, finished in 1930, is now empty but stands as one of the most impressive monuments to Le Corbusier's ideas about architecture and the modern movement in general. The film was shot ...at the Villa Savoye near Paris and consists of a detailed analysis in which Tim Benton relates the building to ideas expressed in Le Corbusier's writings. Complete in itself as a case-study of a seminal modern building, the film is related to radio vision programme 17 which examines the development of the building as seen in Le Corbusier's preparatory drawings. The film is also closely related to correspondence unit 17 which concentrates on the Villa Savoye.
| Module code and title: | A305, History of architecture and design 1890-1939 |
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| Item code: | A305; 13 |
| Published: | 1975 |
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| Duration: | 00:23:28 |
| Note: | This programme was awarded the silver medal at the International Union of Architects Convention in 1975. |
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| Producer: | Nick Levinson |
| Contributor: | Tim Benton |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Housing architecture; Le Corbusier; Villa Savoye |
| Subject terms: | Architecture, Domestic--Designs and plans; International Style (Architecture); Villa Savoye; Le Corbusier, 1887-1965 Villa Savoye |
| Footage description: | Quotes from Le Corbusier's writings with archive film of a racing car and an aeroplane. Benton introduces the programme from the Villa Savoye. It will look at the concept of 'Machine a habiter' and what the house was like to live in. Throughout the programme there are detailed shots of the various rooms, exterior etc. Benton begins by looking at the structure of the house, the 'pilotis'. Various shots of the outside of the house and the flat roof as Benton continues his description. Some sketches and plans of the Villa are shown. Benton looks at Le Corbusier's interest in ocean liners and how he used it in architecture Le Corbusier's wish to create vistas and spatial experiences is shown through his use of the ramp. Benton discusses Le Corbusier and the machine aesthetic, pointing out features on the roof etc. which reveal this interest. Benton continues by examining some rooms in detail and the materials and designs used. He begins with the large salon. Le Corbusier's statement on establishing 'emotional relationships' is examined, using examples from the design of the Villa Savoye. Specifically Benton draws attention to the spiral staircase, the ramp and the interplay between horizontal and vertical elements. Benton now tries to give some idea of what the house was like to live in. Various stills of the house when occupied. He looks in detail at the kitchen and bathroom, and the general design of the rooms. Benton sums up on the programme which closes with another quote from Le Corbusier. |
| Master spool number: | 6HT/71345 |
| Production number: | 00525_3042 |
| Videofinder number: | 1756 |
| Available to public: | no |
