Facts about Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye
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Located in Poissy, France, Villa Savoye features a rooftop solarium and garden terrace that Le Corbusier called the 'hanging garden,' central to his architectural vision.
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After years of neglect and wartime damage, Villa Savoye was rescued from demolition in 1963 when André Malraux ordered its preservation as a historic monument.
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The Villa Savoye sits elevated on slender pilotis, allowing the ground level to remain open and the landscape to flow beneath the structure.
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Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016, Villa Savoye is recognized as an outstanding example of the Modern Movement in architecture.
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Built between 1928 and 1931, Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye near Paris exemplifies his five points of architecture, including pilotis, a flat roof, and a free façade.