Design Icon: 10 Influential Works by Le Corbusier

Villa Roche exemplifies Le Corbusier’s modern approach to housing. Designed as a residence for Swiss banker Raoul La Roche, the Villa also served as an exhibition space for Mr. Roche’s avant-garde collection of art—which beautifully integrating its purpose as both a residence and gallery space. Maison La Roche was designed in collaboration with Le Corbusier's cousin Pierre Jeanneret and is connected to Maison Jenneret. Both were named UNESCO Heritage Sites.