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Weissenhofmuseum im Haus Le Corbusier

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The Weissenhofmuseum im Haus Le Corbusier in Stuttgart is a landmark of modern architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering insight into one of the most influential housing projects of the 20th century. The museum is located in a semi-detached house designed in 1927 by Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret for the Deutscher Werkbund exhibition Die Wohnung (“The Dwelling”). This exhibition brought together 17 pioneering architects, including Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius, to present radical new ideas for modern living. The Weissenhof Estate, built in just four months, became a manifesto of the International Style, with its flat roofs, cubic forms, and open floor plans. Since 2006, the Le Corbusier house has been home to the museum, the only building in the estate open to the public. Visitors can explore both halves of the house: one side documents the history of the Weissenhofsiedlung and its architects, while the other presents the restored interiors as Le Corbusier originally envisioned them. The museum not only preserves architectural heritage but also raises questions about housing, design, and urban life that remain relevant today.

Stuttgart Germany

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The Weissenhofmuseum im Haus Le Corbusier is located at Rathenaustraße 1-3, 70191 Stuttgart. This museum is housed in one of the iconic semi-detached houses designed by Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret for the 1927 Werkbund exhibition, showcasing classic modernist architecture. The museum presents the history of the Weissenhofsiedlung, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and features a meticulously restored interior that reflects the original 1927 design, including transformable living spaces and sliding walls. Nearby, the museum is set in the northern district of Stuttgart, an area that offers access to public transport, cultural landmarks, and parks, making it an ideal location for visitors interested in architectural heritage and urban history. The area includes other Weissenhof buildings, residential neighborhoods, and green spaces, enriching the contextual experience of modernist architectural development.

Weissenhofmuseum im Haus Le Corbusier

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