Villa Savoye, in Poissy, France, was designed by the legendary architect Le Corbusier in the late 1920s. After a 35-year restoration project, it remains an icon of 20th-century modernism.
Jean Renoux will present a lecture on Le Corbusier and “green” architecture at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27, in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune’s Community Room, 1741 Main St., Sarasota.
The event is presented by the Sarasota Architectural Foundation.
Le Corbusier (born Charles-Edouard Jeanneret, 1887-1965), was a leading architect of the 20th century. He was a proponent of sustainable concepts utilizing green roofs, local weather patterns, cross-ventilation principles, sound insulation and vibration suppression.
“Corbu” promoted the economy of means and materials without compromising the efficiency or security of a building, Renoux said. “Just like Paul Rudolph and his fellow ‘Sarasota school’ architects, the work of Le Corbusier reflected an understanding of the human form with proportionate and sustainable building design — important lessons in today’s built environment,” Renoux added.
The program is accredited for CE credits for architects and interior designers.
Renoux is an interior designer, lecturer and tour guide. His tours explore the architecture, décor, furniture, art, music, food, history and culture of Europe and northern Africa, including France, Italy, England, the Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, Hungary, Malta, Romania, Croatia, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, Mali, Morocco and Tunisia.
A wine reception will follow the presentation.
Admission is $10 for SAF members, $15 for non-members and $5 for students.
Pay online saf-srq.org/events, or at the door. Information: info@saf-srq.org; 941-364-2199.
