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NOTE TO USERS This reproduction is the best copy available M. Arch, Candidate Crossings : Journey Through Le Corbusier's Villa La Roche by Hazem S. Osman, B.Arch. A Thesis submitted to The Faculty of Graduate Studies In partial fdfillment of The requirements for the degree of Master of Architecture Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario April , 1999 O copyright 1999, Hazem S. 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Neither the droit d'auteur qui protège cette thèse. thesis nor substantial extracts fkom it Ni la thèse ni des extraits substantiels may be printed or otheMnse de celle-ci ne doivent être imprimés reproduced without the author's ou autrement reproduits sans son permission. autorisation. Le Corbusier in Joumey in his joumey to the East (between Tutkey and Greece. FLC 1783, Abstract In a rapidly changing world, this study analyzes the dynamic of change in architecture. Tt iooks at Le Corbusier's Villa la Roche, a building whose very theme is that of a journey across space and time. I'ersing himself ut various cuitmes and history through his travels, Le Corbusier defined a new dynamic synthesis between history and fùture. Architecture has aiways been opened to influences fiom dl directions, but the idea provided a cnsp inspiration for Le Corbusier. The theme of journeying stnrctured his new architecture and added to it depth of expenences, dynamism, and more importantly, unity within diversity. The variety of visions gathered fiom his journeys were Iinked in a rational continuity inside his new architectural type of space. The key moment for the construction of the promenade architecturale is Villa La Roche. In spite of its relatively mal1 size, this townhouse witnessed the crystailization of al1 elements responsible for making up the experience of a joumey. The physical and intellectual joumey acquired nom different places becomes a tangible, shared expenence in Villa La Roche. Acknowledgement Finding suitable words to acknowledge everyone who helped in enriching my thoughts and guiding my ideas is not less difficuit than the research process itself. The foilowing few words are symbolic of my indebtedness to a few of the many who have refined my path. The most important Iandmark on my journey is my intellectuai advisor, Dr. Martin Bressani. The various classes, seminars, and sessions with him opened new doon for my mind besides enriching many of my perceptions. His consistent support, both moral and substantial, enabled me to transcend many of the obstacles faced in my joumey. Going back to the origins, 1 should express my boundless gratitude and special thanks to my family: to rny mother, whose encouragement and support enabled me to be here; my caring father, whose support never reached a bit; and my younger brother who tried to help me by dlmeans possible. Also, 1 am indebted to the professors of the School of Architecture who provided me with al1 the laiowledge and advice I required through al1 the different stages of development; and 1would iike to thank my editor, Elizabeth Dwivedi, whose great effort helped me to present my ideas in an acceptable academic form. Thanks to al1 my fiiends, my university, my homeland, and this great hosting country. Table of Contents iv v Tableofcontents.................................................. vi List of Illustrations. - - . .. , . .. ,. - . - . vii Introduction ..................................................... 1 Chapter One: Crossing The Spacflime Dimensions . 7 Chapter Two: Brïdging To Villa La Roche . .. 29 Chapter Three: Origin and Connections . , , . .. 73 Conclusion ...................................................... 123 133 List of Illustrations Figure Page + Sketch by Le Corbusier during his journey to the East (on boat between Turkey and Greece). Collection: Fondation Le Corbusier 1783. .................. .Cover page Ear&hcrust of Jura region: bed rock, earth, and plant. Pencil on paper. 12 x 8.5 cm. Watch designed by Jeanneret in L'Ecole d'Art, 1906. Fondation Le Corbusier. .. 8 Earth structure of Jura region. Pencil on heavy paper. 18.5 x 12 cm. FLC 25 18. -9 Analysis of plant forms. Pencil on sketch paper. 18.4 x 11.8 cm. The tear edge is at thebottom.FLC1745 ............................................... 9 Jeanneret and his colleagues executing the decorations of villa Fallet, 1907. Andre Evardphoto,(BV) .................................................. 10 A sketch by Jeanneret depicting a typical Jura barn. Watercolor,s/dated "15 October 1902." 12x 16cm. (FondationLeCorbusier2185). ....................... 11 The route taken by Jearmeret to Italy and Viema, 1907-08. Geoffery H. Baker, -Le Corbusier - The Creative Search, 67 ................................... 12 Arcade, the cathedra1 of San Martîno. Pencil and watercolor on paper in sepia tone, Oct. 1907.15.2x21.2cm. FLC2464.. ................................ 12 Statue of St Mark by Donatello. Pend and watercolor (sepia tones). 31 x 15.5 cm. October 1907. FLC2162.. ......................................... 13 10. Perspective of a typical monk's ceil, 1907. FLC ........................... 13 11. Study of the Baptistery facade, Siena Pencil, ink, and watercolor on tinted paper withsepiatones. 24.3 x32.4cm. FLC 1791.. ........................... 14 12. Die Mederamaus Cabaret by Iosef ho fi ma^. Pencil, India Ink, and red and green water color wash and heavy gray papa. 25 x 36 cm. FLC 2466 .............. 15 13. Mahn Bouteille. Blueprint of ground-floor. Approx. 15 x 18.4 cm. -FLC ...... 19 14. Notre-Dame. PiMacle receiving a flying buttress. Dated 25 June 1908. hic, ink wash, and watercolor on heavy paper. 50 x 35 cm. Allen H. Brooks, Le Cohusier's FonnativeYears,173 .............................................. 20 15. Ln SaIout, color plate with plans as published in L'Architecte, July, 1909. Allen H. Brooks, Le Corbusier's Formative Years, 173 ............................ 21 16. Pages from Jeanneret's notebook recording his course at the Bibiiothegue Ste Genevieve, Paris, 1908. GeoBey H. Baker, Le Corbusier - The Creative ~earch, 17. Continued. Ibid., 125.. .................-..-.......................-22 18. The 25 bis, rue Franklin, Paris, 1903. Published magazine illustration upon which Jeanneret's notes and dimensions. (FLC). Allen & Brooks, Le Corbusiefs FomativeYears,170 ............................................... 23 19. Map of the 1911 journey, aiso showing Jeanneret's trips to Italy, 1907, Paris, 1908, Germany, 19 10. Le Corbusier, Joumey To The East, 3 .................... .25 20. A Serbian pot bought during the joumey of 1911. Le Corbusier, The Decorative ArtofToday-34 ................................................... 26 21. Sketch of a boat tied to the shore. From Le Corbusier's sketchbooks Volume 1, 1914-1918,N0.503 ................................................. 27 22. Sketch by Le Corbusier of a person (Trouin) crossing with giant footprints and a grand shadow (ombre sublime). Jean Petit, Le Corbusier: Lui-Même, 101. ..... 28 23. Le Corbusier and Ozenfant on the Eiffel Tower. 26 June 1923. Charles Jencks, -The Tragic View of Architecture, 56 ...................................... 3 1 24. Structure of a plant. Le Corbusier. The Decorative Art of Today, 177 ........ -32 25. A pIa.net. Photograph. Le Corbusier, The Decorative Art of Today, 18 1 ....... 33 26. Sainte. Sophia Ink. Le Corbusier, The Decorative Art of Today, 177 ......... 33 27. A turbine. Photograph. Le Corbusier, Towards A New Architecture, 281 ...... 34 28. The Dom-ho extensible housing plans. Le Corbusier, Ouvre Complete. India hk on paper.37~104. (FLC 19131).. ......................................35 29. An airplane. Photograph. Le Corbusier, Towards A New Architecture, 121 ... 36 30 . Sketch of cari driver and hone on the way to Kazanaluk . Pencil on paper. 125 x 19.5cm727June. FLC2498 ......................................... 37 3 1. House at Pompeii. sketch by Jeanneret. Pend on papa. FLC 5887 ........... 37 32. An early stage in designing villa La Roche. FLC 15 103 ................... -38 33 . Continue. Fondation Le Corbusier 15100..............................., 39 34. Continue. Fondation Le Corbusier 151 12 ............................... -40 35. A pnmary proposa1 for the facade of villa La Roche. FLC 15 11 1 ............ 40 36 .The actual facade of villa La Roche. FLC 15232 .........................-41 37. An organic illustration. Le Corbusier. My Work, 155 ...................... 42 38 . Geometrica: illustration. Le Corbusier. Towards A New Architecture. 76 ..... 42 39 . The Propylea temple: the Acropolis. Athens- Le Corbusier. My Work. 35 .....-43 40 . The Mosque of Suleyman. Le Corbusier. Joumey To The East. 10 1. (FLC) .... 43 41. A sketch of a Turkish mosque "Eski Djami Mosque" in Adrianople (Edirne). Plan and section. Pend and blue pencil .Carnet 2, p .56. ca July 1. 1911 .........*