Le Corbusier y el proyecto para Saint Marie de la Tourette: De la celda al espacio inefable

Le Corbusier's Convent of La Tourette exemplifies the fusion of modernist architecture with monastic tradition. This study reveals that its design process was shaped by two coexisting temporal dimensions: the immediate project timeline (1953–1956) and a broader historical context influencing Le Corbusier's lifelong architectural evolution. By analyzing graphic documentation—including redrawn sketches—and written records, researchers uncovered the architect's theoretical idealism, prioritizing conceptual phases over practical construction, as evidenced by his minimal on-site involvement. The thesis also links La Tourette to recurring themes in Le Corbusier's work (e.g., 'cell,' 'organism') through cross-disciplinary revisions of his paintings, writings, and sculptures, positioning it as a pivotal case study for understanding modernist architectural thought.

Vírseda Aizpún, A. Le Corbusier y el proyecto para Saint Marie de la Tourette: De la celda al espacio inefable. https://doi.org/10.20868/upm.thesis.33108