Villa Fallet, Style Sapin villa in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.
Description
Villa Fallet is a residential home in Art Nouveau style in La Chaux-de-Fonds with geometric ornaments and pine tree motifs on the facade. The steep roof and stone foundation are typical of alpine construction methods suited to mountain regions.
History
The house was built in 1906 as the first architectural project by Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, who later became famous as Le Corbusier. This work shows the early designs of an architect who went on to shape modern architecture.
Culture
The building displays regional Swiss design through its geometric shapes and nature motifs adorning the exterior walls. The ornamental pine patterns reflect the local craftsmanship traditions of the La Chaux-de-Fonds area.
Practical
The house sits on a hillside and is accessible via Chemin de Pouillerel in the town center area. Visitors should expect sloping terrain around the property and plan for some physical effort when exploring the exterior.
Did you know?
Le Corbusier designed this house at just eighteen years old and blended local alpine traditions with modern geometric forms. This early work already revealed his innovative approach to design and how buildings function.
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