Reopening to the public following extensive renovation, the prized final project of architect Le Corbusier, is one reason to visit Zurich this summer. A rare glass and steel structure – one of only five of his buildings to use the materials exclusively – the pavilion is a glowing example of art and architecture in synthesis.
Set to host temporary exhibits, workshops and events, the pavilion will open from May to November annually. Designed in 1965 before his death, the building was completed in 1967 and provides a striking final example of his talents as photographer, architect and artist. A mix of prefabricated steel pieces, the building was constructed of individual pieces brought to the sight ready to be assembled, with a vast parasol roof in situ to protect the modular build as it progressed. The Pavillion Le Corbusier is open to the public and closed on Mondays.
Photography © Paul Clemence