Pavillon Le Corbusier

18 December 2023

The Pavillon Le Corbusier on the shores of Lake Zurich is an architectural jewel. The idea for the building was initiated in 1961 by  Heidi Weber (1928).

She encouraged Le Corbusier (1887-1966) to develop his own museum, his pavilion, to express and explain his ideas and achievements. The Pavillon opened its doors on July 15th, 1967.

Heidi Weber wrote for this occasion:  “Dieses Haus ist ein Werk von Le Corbusier. Ich habe es zu seinen  Ehren erstellen lassen um von hier aus seine Ideen zu verbreiten und in seinem Sinne in der Öffentlichkeit zu wirken“.

Le Corbusier completed the design in 1965. It was his last design and his only building of steel and glass. The Pavillon organises exhibitions and other events related to the work and life of Le Corbusier.

(Further information: Pavillon-Le Corbusier).

Maquette and images of several of his buildings