I was delighted to learn something today about Le Corbusier that I did not know; the only structure he created for himself was a 160 square foot tiny house. He drew the design in only 45 minutes and spent summers there for about 10 years. Here’s a little blurb about Le Corbusier from wikipedia.org to refresh memories:
Le Corbusier (October 6, 1887 – August 27, 1965), was a Swiss-French architect, designer, urbanist, writer and also painter, who is famous for being one of the pioneers of what now is called Modern architecture or the International Style.
He was a pioneer in studies of modern high design and was dedicated to providing better living conditions for the residents of crowded cities. His career spanned five decades, with his buildings constructed throughout central Europe, India, Russia, and one each in North and South America.
What is most fascinating to me is that this tiny house was one of the places this master of minimal living chose to spend so much creative time late in life. It seems like a testament to the fundamental benefits of living simply for improving the quality of life.
Below are some photos of the interior of a 1:1 replica that was on display at the Royal Institute of British Architects earlier in 2009. I also highly recommend reading this review of the home on ICON MAGAZINE ONLINE and watching this video on guardian.co.uk.
EJ… thanks for sending me that link this morning… it really made my day to read about Corbu’s tiny home.
Just for Brian and Paul. How many do you want?
I’m surprised that they didn’t teach this in Architecture school where I attended. Le Corbusier was quite the hero there. Everything about the moderns was aimed at one thing; to reduce life to it’s most elemental form.
Thanks for pointing this out; truly inspirational.
Hello,
I am very interested in building a replica of this cabanon. Is there any plan available? Any detailed documentation?
Thx,
T.
I don’t know much more about it but there was a full scale replica built, so they must have some good docs on it too. http://www.architecture.com/WhatsOn/Exhibitions/At66PortlandPlace/2009/Spring/CorbCabanon.aspx
Seems like very little natural light. It may be easier to look out a window when it is placed “over” a table.
To save space, store towels and cosmetic baskets on open shelving over the back of a toilet. Try a small, 12”-depth, corner sink in the bathroom.
Closets may not be needed with underbed storage. Try pull-out baskets under a daybed, sofa bed or chair.
Baskets are easy to transport – such as to the laundry mat, to pick up toys, to the top of a bed when dressing, to a kitchen counter when cooking, etc.
I’ve actually been inside this small house, their is a life size replica in Louisiana, Denmark right now.
And I do agree with your ideas, it was quite dark inside,
and their is underbed storage, pull out like. You just can’t see it in the pictures.