| Villa Schwob | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Switzerland |
| Address | La Chaux-de-Fonds |
| Completed | 1912 -16 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Le Corbusier |
Villa Schwob also Villa Turque is a house located inLa Chaux-de-Fonds,Switzerland designed by noted architectLe Corbusier.[1]It was commissioned in 1912 by the watchmaker Anatole Schwob, and completed in 1917.In 1986, this early masterpiece ofLe Corbusier has been acquired by the groupEbel for its 75th anniversary to serve both as a reminder of its core values and asan inexhaustible source of inspiration for the brand.[2]
Le Corbusier used theRegulating Lines design principle in this building for the first time.[citation needed]This is the best known and most remarkable of his creations in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Rich in symbols, and with elaborate technical and aesthetic aspects, it is also his most accomplished work before leaving forParis. The ochre brick-work associated with concrete accentuates the oriental character of the house.
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