A Restored Duplex in Le Corbusier’s Iconic Cité Radieuse Seeks $437K
The 20th-century flat hosts a trove of original detail, including a Charlotte Perriand–designed kitchen and a staircase by Jean Prouvé.
The 20th-century flat hosts a trove of original detail, including a Charlotte Perriand–designed kitchen and a staircase by Jean Prouvé.
In Marseille, France, a modernist marvel sits on the fifth floor of La Cité Radieuse, a UNESCO-listed housing development by celebrated architect Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, better known as Le Corbusier. The two-level unit was built between 1948 and 1952 as part of the concrete structure, which is now recognized as an iconic stamp of the late architect’s work.
One of Le Corbusier’s most celebrated projects, La Cité Radieuse (The Radiant City) in Marseille, France, is recognized as a historical monument by the French Ministry of Culture. It was also declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016. Though the building was officially completed in 1952, the legendary architect started to develop the type-apartment designs as early as 1920.
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Measuring roughly 684 square feet, the C-type duplex greets guests on the open-plan upper level where original floor-to-ceiling windows frame picturesque views of the Mediterranean Sea. A compact kitchen designed by French architect Charlotte Perriand—one of Le Corbusier’s frequent collaborators—connects to the living/dining area through a small cut out window. Perriand also designed several built-ins and furnishings on both floors of the duplex.
Each unit in the 12-story complex spans two levels. The fifth-floor duplex currently listed for €385,000 (approximately $436,582 USD) offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea.
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From the upper level of the apartment, an original wood-and-metal staircase by another notable French architect and designer, Jean Prouvé, leads down to the private wing of the home. The lower level is currently configured as a bedroom and small office space that opens to a private terrace. Additional storage and a bathroom are located down the hall.
The duplex features a neutral color palette with wooden touches that pop against the surrounding white walls and ceiling.
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