Perriand conceived the dodecahedron structure to be lightweight but able to withstand windy and steep conditions. The metal frame consists of a central pole with twelve spokes.  Photo 8 of 10 in Salone 2012: Charlotte Perriand's Mountain Prefab by Amanda Dameron

Salone 2012: Charlotte Perriand's Mountain Prefab

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Perriand conceived the dodecahedron structure to be lightweight but able to withstand windy and steep conditions. The metal frame consists of a central pole with twelve spokes.