The photographer Lucien Hervé (1910–2007) communicates the language of architectures through his captures. With their magisterial balance of shadows and light, his photographs bring buildings to new life. His minimalistic views of certain details or materials are visually powerful stagings of the architect’s ideas and translate them into abstract compositions. Le Corbusier was fascinated by this distinctive visual idiom and recognized the “architect’s soul” in Hervé. Their very first meeting in 1949 gave rise to a collaboration that was to last over 15 years. In this exhibition, Hervé’s images of the works of numerous master builders will be shown alongside the oeuvre of Le Corbusier.
Do you know Corbu yet? The famous architect, urban planner, draftsman and painter, sculptor, carpet and furniture designer, writer and collector Le Corbusier? His pavilion cannot be understood from one point of view. You can only get to know him in motion. So, take a course sheet and let's go!
An architectural tour of the Pavillon Le Corbusier for young people ages 9 and up
without accompaniment by educational staff
Available at the hands-on table
Build the famous "Grand Comfort" armchair out of paper, develop color concepts or build the Pavillon completely anew: At the hands-on tables in the pavilion, everyone may try and create their own designs at any time!
Open design workshop
without accompaniment by educational staff
What’s on
Register for a group visit or book a private tour to gain in-depth insights.
Register a visit of your school class or learn more about the offering for students and trainees at the Pavillon Le Corbusier (in German).
Do you know Corbu? Find out more about the famous Swiss architect in the Pavillon Le Corbusier!