History
Maison Curutchet in La Plata, Argentina, was completed 1953. Le Corbusier designed the house, commissioned by Dr. Pedro Domingo Curutchet in 1948. Construction was initially directed by Amancio Williams. It is Le Corbusier's only completed work in Argentina and one of two projects in the Americas.
The house holds significant status. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also a National Historic Monument.
Architecture
The structure exhibits Modern Movement style. It employs Le Corbusier's core architectural principles: pilotis, free plan, free facade, and a roof garden. New elements include the Modulor and brise-soleil. Materials are glass, white walls, tiled floors, and blue window frames.
The design integrates a small surgical consultation office with a single-family residence.
Setting
The house stands at 320 Boulevard 53 in La Plata, Argentina. It occupies a narrow urban plot. The site faces the Paseo del Bosque park and Plaza Rivadavia. A terrace in the form of a hanging garden allows for full enjoyment of sky, light, and sun.
Specifications
The property integrates a small surgical consultation office and a single-family residence.
In print
National Historic Monument, 1987. UNESCO World Heritage Site, 2016. Featured: Le Corbusier's Maison Curutchet (1997), La Red Austral, ArchEyes (2023), ArchDaily, Dezeen, Fondation Le Corbusier.
