Villa Savoye Ticket

representing the avant-garde,
Villa Savoye

Villa Savoye is widely accepted as the foundation of modernist architecture. When the architect Le Corbusier was alive, it was so revered that it was registered as a historical monument. This popular weekend getaway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is waiting for you to visit! Built in Le Corbusier's five architectural styles, the mansion features key design elements including pilotis, roof gardens, an open design, horizontal windows, and a free-flowing façade.

5 elements of architecture

Villa Savoye, which encapsulates the ‘Five Elements of Architecture’—a manifesto that breaks the tradition of residential space design—has a presence that immediately catches the eye. Since there are no load-bearing walls, the façade and floor plan can be designed freely, and the horizontal rows of windows allow for maximum natural light.

Le Corbusier dreamed of residents who understood his new architecture breathing fresh air on this rooftop, and Villa Savoye is the best example of this.

icon of architecture

Villa Savoye's status as an icon owes much to the fact that it was never buried among rows of identical houses. Villa Savoye, which was restored to its original appearance and still stands alone today, represents the tenets of the International Style on a macro scale.