Modern interior with wooden floors, black chaise lounge, red chair, glass table, large windows, built-in shelves, and abstract art.

Interior of a modern living space with wooden flooring, a black chaise lounge, a red chair, and a glass table. The room features large windows allowing natural light, built-in shelves with decorative items, and a piece of abstract art on the wall.

Interior view of a modern living space featuring a dining area with a glass table and orange chairs, a black chaise lounge, wooden flooring, and a large potted plant. The room has a concrete beam, built-in shelves with decorative items, and large windows leading to a balcony.
Interior view of a modern living space featuring a concrete structural column, wooden flooring, and a staircase. The room includes orange chairs, a glass table, and a wall with shelves displaying various items. Large windows provide natural light and a view of the city.
Interior view of a modern living space featuring a brown sofa, a glass coffee table, and large windows. The room has wooden flooring and a visible concrete support beam. A small staircase is seen in the foreground.
Interior view of a modern living space featuring a staircase, dining table with orange chairs, and wall-mounted shelves with decorative items.
Interior view of a hallway with wooden flooring and a metal railing, featuring large windows with wooden frames and a textured wall.
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Interior view of a hallway leading to a bright room with large windows and a view of buildings and mountains outside.
Interior view of a living space with large windows, wooden floors, and modern furniture, overlooking a cityscape and mountains.
Interior view of a room with large windows overlooking a balcony and a distant sea view. The room features built-in bookshelves filled with books, a guitar, and a small air conditioning unit on the wall.
A bedroom interior with a large window offering a view of the sea. The room contains a bed with pillows, a wooden shelf with books, a guitar, and a small air conditioning unit. The window has a grid pattern, and there is a balcony with a chair visible outside.
A partially open door with built-in shelves filled with books.
Interior view of a hallway featuring a wooden door with an arched frame, a square light fixture on the wall, and a mirrored surface on the right.
A bathroom featuring a bathtub with wooden steps leading up to it. The walls are covered with blue tiles, and there are wooden shelves with decorative items.
Close-up view of a concrete column and wall inside a building.
Close-up view of a staircase detail with wooden steps and a textured concrete wall.
A small balcony with a table and chairs, featuring potted plants and colorful walls.
Close-up view of a window handle with a blurred cityscape and mountains in the background.
View through a window with wooden frames, showing a cityscape with buildings and a mountain in the background.

Story

A unique spatial experience within La Cité Radieuse The Double Type E Duplex at the Unité d’Habitation in Marseille represents a masterful fusion of two adjacent Type E duplexes, resulting in an expansive 200 m² apartment. This upper-floor dwelling is part of Le Corbusier's renowned La Cité Radieuse, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2016. The design showcases Le Corbusier's innovative approach to urban living, emphasizing spatial efficiency and modernist aesthetics.

## Design Highlights

Integration of two Type E duplexes into a single, cohesive living space. Emphasis on open-plan interiors that enhance natural light and ventilation. Use of raw concrete and modular design reflecting Le Corbusier's architectural philosophy. Strategic placement within La Cité Radieuse, providing panoramic views of Marseille.

## Key Facts

Feature Description
Architect Le Corbusier
Location Marseille, France
Year 2026
Status Built
Area 200 m²
Heritage Status UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2016

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • flooring: Wooden flooring is used throughout the interior spaces.
  • wall: Concrete walls with a textured finish are visible in several areas.

Materials

  • wood — Flooring, steps, and some furniture elements.
  • glass — Windows and some furniture elements like tables.
  • concrete — Structural columns and some walls.

Construction / Systems

  • structural: Concrete structural system with visible columns and beams.

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: bright, modern, warm
  • Lighting: Natural light is emphasized through large windows, creating a bright and open atmosphere.

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