CONTENTS
Preface 17
Introduction 19
The Clarte Building Reflections on The Historical Context 22
The historical context of the Clarté site – Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret 24
“A milestone of modern architecture …“ The Clarté building in the creations of Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret 32
The Restoration in Question 42
Lessons of a rehabilitation 44
The restoration of the Clarté building, an introduction 49
Building Plans Historical Plans Restoration Plans 52
The Restoration of 2007-2011 at The Heart of The Works 74
Introduction 76
The site installation 78
The roof 82
The balconies 90
The metal facades and windows 100
The roller blinds and their enclosures 110
Masonry and reinforced concrete 116
Travertine cladding 118
The glass bricks 120
The technical services 124
The communal areas 128
Colours 138
Anexes 150
Chronology 152
Regulations for co-owners 2008 155
Excerpts from the Inventory undertaken by the firm of architects Laurent Chenu 158
Principles for conservation of interior areas – rules of intervention for the owner’s attention 160
Construction of 1931–1932 163
Restoration project of 2007–2011 165
Biographical notes 165
Select bibliography and sources 171
Acknowledgements 175
Photo Credits 176