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The house from the film “The Man Next Door” is sold, Le Corbusier’s masterpiece that will remain a museum - Infobae
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November 01, 2024
It is the only work of the famous architect in Latin America. The College of Architects of Buenos Aires, which has rented the property in La Plata for 33 years, intends to buy it in order to strengthen its role as a museum and cultural center. In 2010, it was the setting for the film by Mariano Cohn and Gastón Duprat
By Jose Luis Cieri
Facade of the iconic building located in La Plata (Photo Courtesy: PINT)
Casa Curutchet , the only work by Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier in Latin America, is in the process of being sold, according to sources from the College of Architects of the Province of Buenos Aires (CAPBA) who informed Infobae . The value of the transaction is estimated at approximately USD 900,000, although it has not yet been definitively established because it is a direct negotiation between the entity and the owner of the architectural jewel located on Avenida 53 at 30, between 1 and 2 in La Plata.
The emblematic house would be acquired by the CAPBA, which rented the property for 33 years to a public limited company formed by some former relatives of the surgeon Pedro Domingo Curutchet, who in 1948 contacted Le Corbusier to build a house and office in La Plata, at a time when Le Corbusier was already the most renowned architect in the world.
Its cultural and architectural significance makes it a treasure for the city of La Plata and a symbol of Le Corbusier's legacy in the region (Photo Courtesy: PINT)
Despite being immersed in large projects, such as the monumental city of Chandigarh in India, the architect accepted the commission, perhaps remembering his visit to Argentina in 1929. Nine months later, he sent the plans by mail and appointed his disciple, the Argentine architect Amancio Williams , author of the Casa del Puente in Mar del Plata, as Director of Works.
The Curutchet House is characterized by its innovative design and spatial fluidity that allows the visitor to experience an “architectural walk” through a ramp that connects the spaces.
“A tree planted in the small courtyard articulates the transition between the work area and the home, and its main rooms, along with the garden terrace, enjoy views of the square and the city forest. The parasols or “brise soleil” on the façade complete this unique frame, adapted to maximize light and the natural environment. It is a true architectural treasure, comparable to having a Picasso in a museum , given the historical relevance of Le Corbusier in the universal culture of the 20th century,” architect Julio Santana , director of the emblematic house, told Infobae .
For more than several decades, the Curutchet House has been managed by CAPBA (the architect Ramón Rojo presides over this entity), which has preserved and promoted its architectural value, offering visits and activities for those who want to know and enjoy it.
Spatiality is the protagonist throughout its construction (Courtesy: PINT)
The famous house in La Plata gained notoriety in recent years for having been the setting for the film “El hombre de al Lado” (The Man Next Door) , directed in 2010 by Mariano Cohn and Gastón Duprat , with outstanding performances by Daniel Aráoz and Rafael Spregelburd . The film, which won several awards at various international festivals, tells with irony the relationship between an architect who owns the house and a peculiar neighbor. Its impact helped to further consolidate the prestige of this iconic work in modern architecture.
Actors Daniel Aráoz and Rafael Spregelburd in a scene from "The Man Next Door" at the Curutchet House designed by Le Corbusier
It functions as an architectural museum and guided tours are offered.
Considered one of the most influential architects of his time, Le Corbusier ranks in the pantheon of modern architecture alongside figures such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Oscar Niemeyer, Walter Gropius and Alvar Aalto . His rationalist style and focus on functional design profoundly impacted the development of cities and buildings around the world.
Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2016, this building is not only an architectural landmark, but has also become a cultural and academic center. The purchase, which involves Curutchet's descendants, seeks to strengthen its function as a museum and space for innovation, reported those who are leading the negotiations.
The connection with the exterior is another of its features that identifies it with modernist architecture (Courtesy: PINT)
Construction began in 1949 under the direction of the Argentine architect Amancio Williams , to whom Le Corbusier entrusted the project. The work was completed in 1953 and since then it has been a benchmark of modern architecture.
It has other milestones: it was declared a National Historic Monument in 1987 and of provincial and tourist interest. In 2010, the Senate of Buenos Aires declared it “of public utility and subject to expropriation” to preserve and disseminate its cultural and architectural value.
The kitchen, like the building, is in very good condition thanks to the College of Architects of the Province of Buenos Aires (Photo Courtesy: PINT)
CAPBA plans to celebrate the purchase, if it is completed before the end of the year, with an exhibition in homage to architect Clorindo Testa , coinciding with the 75th anniversary of Le Corbusier sending the plans for the project.
In addition, the house will continue to offer guided tours and will become a centre for the dissemination and protection of heritage, with exhibitions, workshops and private events.
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Venden la casa de la película “El hombre de al lado”, la obra maestra de Le Corbusier que seguirá siendo museo
Es la única obra del célebre arquitecto en Latinoamérica. El Colegio de Arquitectos de Buenos Aires, que alquila la propiedad de La Plata desde hace 33 años, se propone comprarla con el fin de fortalecer su rol como museo y centro cultural. En 2010 fue el escenario del filme de Mariano Cohn y...
www.infobae.com
November 01, 2024
It is the only work of the famous architect in Latin America. The College of Architects of Buenos Aires, which has rented the property in La Plata for 33 years, intends to buy it in order to strengthen its role as a museum and cultural center. In 2010, it was the setting for the film by Mariano Cohn and Gastón Duprat
By Jose Luis Cieri
Facade of the iconic building located in La Plata (Photo Courtesy: PINT)
Casa Curutchet , the only work by Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier in Latin America, is in the process of being sold, according to sources from the College of Architects of the Province of Buenos Aires (CAPBA) who informed Infobae . The value of the transaction is estimated at approximately USD 900,000, although it has not yet been definitively established because it is a direct negotiation between the entity and the owner of the architectural jewel located on Avenida 53 at 30, between 1 and 2 in La Plata.
The emblematic house would be acquired by the CAPBA, which rented the property for 33 years to a public limited company formed by some former relatives of the surgeon Pedro Domingo Curutchet, who in 1948 contacted Le Corbusier to build a house and office in La Plata, at a time when Le Corbusier was already the most renowned architect in the world.
Its cultural and architectural significance makes it a treasure for the city of La Plata and a symbol of Le Corbusier's legacy in the region (Photo Courtesy: PINT)
Despite being immersed in large projects, such as the monumental city of Chandigarh in India, the architect accepted the commission, perhaps remembering his visit to Argentina in 1929. Nine months later, he sent the plans by mail and appointed his disciple, the Argentine architect Amancio Williams , author of the Casa del Puente in Mar del Plata, as Director of Works.
The Curutchet House is characterized by its innovative design and spatial fluidity that allows the visitor to experience an “architectural walk” through a ramp that connects the spaces.
“A tree planted in the small courtyard articulates the transition between the work area and the home, and its main rooms, along with the garden terrace, enjoy views of the square and the city forest. The parasols or “brise soleil” on the façade complete this unique frame, adapted to maximize light and the natural environment. It is a true architectural treasure, comparable to having a Picasso in a museum , given the historical relevance of Le Corbusier in the universal culture of the 20th century,” architect Julio Santana , director of the emblematic house, told Infobae .
For more than several decades, the Curutchet House has been managed by CAPBA (the architect Ramón Rojo presides over this entity), which has preserved and promoted its architectural value, offering visits and activities for those who want to know and enjoy it.
Spatiality is the protagonist throughout its construction (Courtesy: PINT)
The famous house in La Plata gained notoriety in recent years for having been the setting for the film “El hombre de al Lado” (The Man Next Door) , directed in 2010 by Mariano Cohn and Gastón Duprat , with outstanding performances by Daniel Aráoz and Rafael Spregelburd . The film, which won several awards at various international festivals, tells with irony the relationship between an architect who owns the house and a peculiar neighbor. Its impact helped to further consolidate the prestige of this iconic work in modern architecture.
Actors Daniel Aráoz and Rafael Spregelburd in a scene from "The Man Next Door" at the Curutchet House designed by Le Corbusier
Swiss legacy
Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris , known as Le Corbusier , was a Swiss architect, urban planner, theorist, painter and sculptor who became a French citizen in 1930. Born in 1887 in Switzerland and died in 1965 in France, Le Corbusier was a visionary of modern architecture, influenced by urban planning and functional design ideals that marked an era. His work encompasses not only architectural projects but also contributions in painting, sculpture and architectural theory, which consolidated his influence in the 20th century.
It functions as an architectural museum and guided tours are offered.
Considered one of the most influential architects of his time, Le Corbusier ranks in the pantheon of modern architecture alongside figures such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Oscar Niemeyer, Walter Gropius and Alvar Aalto . His rationalist style and focus on functional design profoundly impacted the development of cities and buildings around the world.
Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2016, this building is not only an architectural landmark, but has also become a cultural and academic center. The purchase, which involves Curutchet's descendants, seeks to strengthen its function as a museum and space for innovation, reported those who are leading the negotiations.
The connection with the exterior is another of its features that identifies it with modernist architecture (Courtesy: PINT)
Negotiations
Santana confirmed that the CAPBA Assembly decided to complete the purchase process initiated by its Executive Board. He stressed that “the administrative and legal steps necessary to complete the acquisition are being followed. The strategic plan for the house includes three axes: building, academic and cultural, with the aim of enhancing the museum's activities .”Construction began in 1949 under the direction of the Argentine architect Amancio Williams , to whom Le Corbusier entrusted the project. The work was completed in 1953 and since then it has been a benchmark of modern architecture.
It has other milestones: it was declared a National Historic Monument in 1987 and of provincial and tourist interest. In 2010, the Senate of Buenos Aires declared it “of public utility and subject to expropriation” to preserve and disseminate its cultural and architectural value.
The kitchen, like the building, is in very good condition thanks to the College of Architects of the Province of Buenos Aires (Photo Courtesy: PINT)
CAPBA plans to celebrate the purchase, if it is completed before the end of the year, with an exhibition in homage to architect Clorindo Testa , coinciding with the 75th anniversary of Le Corbusier sending the plans for the project.
In addition, the house will continue to offer guided tours and will become a centre for the dissemination and protection of heritage, with exhibitions, workshops and private events.
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