The Pavillon Le Corbusier on Lake Zurich is considered an architectural jewel. The building was initiated by Heidi Weber, commissioned by her from Le Corbusier, and completed under her ownership in 1967. It is the last building by the important ...
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The Aesthetics of Totalitarianism
The aesthetics of totalitarian monumental buildings are both fascinating and frightening. Their sheer scale serves as a demonstration of power as well as a means of isolation and intimidation. In stone, concrete and symmetry, a collective self-assurance materialises that towers over and engulfs the individual. It is precisely here that their ambivalence lies: the sublime lends power a beautiful, almost seductive mask – and makes it all the more frightening.
The discussion will explore the diversity of typologies and design strategies in totalitarian architecture.
With Kathrin Albrecht, Professor of Architectural History and Theory, FH OST, and Judith Siegmund, Professor of Philosophical Aesthetics, ZHdK
Registration via the Pavillon website is recommended. Last-minute visitors are very welcome, subject to availability.
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Pavillon Le Corbusier
Höschgasse 8
8008 Zürich
welcome@pavillon-le-corbusier.ch
Opening hours:
Dienstag, Mittwoch, Freitag, Samstag, Sonntag: 12:00 - 18:00
Donnerstag: 12:00 - 20:00
Der Ausstellungspavillon ist nur in den Sommermonaten (Mai bis November) geöffnet.
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Der Pavillon ist teilweise rollstuhlgängig.
