Maison Louis Carré
Maison Carré, designed by the renowned Finnish architect Alvar Aalto and completed in 1959, is a striking example of modernist architecture. Located in Bazoches-sur-Guyonne, near Paris, the house was designed for French art dealer and collector Louis Carré.
Maison Louis Carré, designed by the renowned Finnish architect Alvar Aalto and completed in 1959, is a prime example of modernist architecture. Located in Bazoches-sur-Guyonne near Paris, the house was commissioned by French art dealer Louis Carré.
Aalto’s design integrates the house seamlessly with its natural surroundings. The exterior features white plaster walls, wooden accents, and a gracefully sloping copper roof. Large windows allow natural light to flood the interior and offer stunning views of the landscape.
Inside, the house is characterized by warm, natural materials and an open, fluid layout. Aalto designed custom furniture and a dedicated art gallery space for Carré’s extensive collection. The gardens, created in collaboration with landscape architect Paul Maymont, enhance the connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces.
Maison Louis Carré is celebrated for its timeless design and harmonious integration with nature. Preserved as a museum today, it remains a testament to Aalto's architectural genius and Carré’s discerning taste in art and design.
Villa Savoye
Villa Savoye by Le Corbusier was occupied twice during World War II, first by the Germans and then by the Americans, leading to significant damage and neglect. After the war, it fell into severe disrepair until restoration efforts began in the 1960s, culminating in its full restoration by 1997. Today, it stands as a UNESCO World Heritage site and a testament to modernist architecture.
Van Doesburg House
In the suburbs of Paris, Dutch Artists of the De Stijl and Dada movements, Theo van Doesburg & his wife, Nelly van Moorsel built a Modernist live and work space which now serves as an artist's residency.
