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Villa Savoye

Poissy, France · 1928–1931

A house lifted into the light

Discover the architecture, then step inside a contemporary virtual exhibition.

Light study

Illustrative shadow positions; the site bearing is not surveyed.

Enhanced lighting Grass & trees Furniture, art & sculpture

A contemporary virtual exhibition within the historic building.

The approachAn August evening

WASD to walk · Drag to look
Arrow keys to look · Escape to leave walking

Ground floor Schematic plan · dot shows your position

Drag to explore · Scroll to move closer
Select a furnishing or artwork to discover its story.

Roof and ramp, 1952

Black and white photograph of the Villa Savoye roof and ramp in 1952

Reveal the 1952 photograph

Approximate viewpoint comparison. The historical roof planting and surfaces differ from this reconstruction.

Balthazar Korab Studios / Library of Congress · source and rights

Opening the villa…

Preparing the architecture and evening light.