Pavillon Le Corbusier

Pavillon Le Corbusier is a glass and steel building near Lake Zurich supported by nine pillars that hold up its distinctive large metal roof. The structure creates an open interior space where the roof seems to float above the walls and supports.

Entrepreneur Heidi Weber commissioned the building in 1960 as a cultural center, with construction finishing in 1967 several years after the architect's death. Other professionals took over the project to complete it according to Weber's vision.

The museum hosts annual exhibitions featuring architectural designs and artistic works organized through the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich program. Visitors can experience how design principles shape both the displayed objects and the spaces where they are shown.

The pavilion is open to visitors from April through November, with extended evening hours on Thursdays. On other days closing times are earlier, so checking specific hours before your visit is helpful.

The building follows the Modulor system with cubic elements measuring 226 centimeters on each side, based on the architect's proportional standards. This carefully planned measurement system runs throughout the construction and creates harmonious spatial proportions.

Location: Seefeld

Location: Kreis 8

Location: Zurich

Inception: 1967

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Operator: Museum für Gestaltung Zürich

Part of: Museum of Design

Address: Höschgasse 8

Opening Hours: 2023 April 21-November 26 Tuesday,Wednesday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday 12:00-18:00; 2023 April 21-November 26 Thursday 12:00-20:00; Monday off

Phone: +41434464468

Website: https://pavillon-le-corbusier.ch

GPS coordinates: 47.35605,8.55102

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:40