Le Corbusier Roof-Spaces

Le Corbusier's roof-gardens evolved from technical solutions into a central spatial and poetic theme, becoming a fundamental component of his vision for the contemporary city. These open spaces foster mental and physical cultivation while blending urban and natural elements through vegetation, sky, and sunlight. The study traces Le Corbusier's research from his early experiments in his Paris apartment studio to the complex developments at the Unité d'Habitation, demonstrating how roof-gardens function as optical devices toward the horizon and evocative instruments. Key projects illustrate the continuity of this research and its thematic richness, highlighting the enduring relevance of roof-gardens in contemporary architecture.

Como, A., Smeragliuolo Perrotta, L., & Forni, I. (2015). Le Corbusier Roof-Spaces. Le Corbusier, 50 Years Later. Conference Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.4995/lc2015.2015.960