When I was in Paris last weekend I visited Maison du Bresil, a building in the City Universitaire complex in Paris, designed by Le Corbusier and Lucio Costa. Built in 1957, the hall of residence was created to house Brazilian students and promote Brazilian life and culture. Initially plans were drawn up by Costa, before Le Corbusier came on board and changed the design beyond recognition– although the major forms remained the same, it was enough for Costa to remove himself from the project. The building, much like Le Corbusier’s Unite d’Habitation in Marseilles, is made of concrete with accents of bright primary colours in the balconies. The five storey building is lifted on concrete columns to provide space for a theatre, exhibition space and reception. Although we couldn’t go inside the rooms, you can pay €1 to see a small exhibition and walk around the ground floor space.
Images my own
For more information, see the Maison du Bresil website here.
Maison du Bresil, 7 L. boulevard Jourdan, 75014 Paris
Everyday from 10am to 12pm and 1pm and 8pm
