Maniaque Benton, Caroline.

Le Corbusier and the maisons Jaoul / Caroline Maniaque Benton. - New York : Princeton Architectural Press, c2009. - 175 p. : ill. (some col.), plans (some col.) ; 27 cm.

Translated from the French.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-170) and index.

The Promenade -- Chap. 1. In search of authenticity: the genesis of the project -- Chap. 2. The art of the'Mal Foutu': the construction -- Chap. 3. The art of living: adjusting to Le Corbusier -- Chap. 4.'Fortuna Critica' of the Maisons Jaoul -- Conclusion. Returning the snail to its shell.

Presents a detailed examination of these lesser-known, yet architecturally-significant of Le Corbusier's houses, which encompassed four years of intense design acitivity.


Translated from the French.

9781568988009 (hbk.) RM132.13 1568988001


Le Corbusier, 1887-1965 --Criticism and interpretation.
Jaoul family--Homes and haunts--France--Neuilly-sur-Seine.


Neuilly-sur-Seine (France)--Buildings, structures, etc.