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| The third aspect of rhythm
that Le Corbusier identifies in Vers une architecture is
modulation. He gives the example of Santa Sophia (Fig. 7.03),
where "the plan influences the whole structure: the
geometrical laws on which it is based and their various
modulations are developed in every part of the building."15
Beyond this relatively minor explanation, Le Corbusier does not elaborate any further on this theme. However, it does explain a way of thinking and looking at buildings, which is reflected in the Villa Savoye. Figures 7.04 and 7.12 are perspective sketches of the first floor hallway and first floor roof garden, respectively. There is a balance and proportion between the elements. I suspect that this balance and proportion is ultimately achieved by a very discerning eye on Le Corbusier’s part, and considerable reworking of the design until it ‘felt’ right. |
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| Fig 7.01 - Villa Savoye, view from living room to roof garden | Fig 7.02 - Villa Savoye, main staircase | Fig 7.03 - Santa Sophia (from Vers une architecture) | Fig 7.04 - Sketch of first floor hall |
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| Fig 7.05 - Villa Savoye, roof solarium | Fig 7.06 - Villa Savoye, south-north section looking west | Fig 7.07 - Villa Savoye, north-south section looking east | Fig 7.08 - Villa Savoye, west-east section looking north |
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| Fig 7.09 - Villa Savoye, ground level plan | Fig 7.10 - Villa Savoye, first level plan | Fig 7.11 - Villa Savoye, second level plan | Fig 7.12 - Sketch perspective of roof garden looking towards living room. |
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