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Collection by Sara Ost

Inside Le Corbusier's Le Cabanon at Art Basel/Design Miami

During Art Basel/Design Miami this week, visitors to the Cassina Showroom were able to see - for the first time in the U.S. - a replica of the interior of Le Corbusier's 1952 Le Cabanon (Cassina has held exclusive rights to reproduce Corbu's work since 1965). A revolution at the time, Le Cabanon promoted simplistic, functional modernism over self-interested ornament in architecture.

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The exterior of the Le Cabanon replica is a 1:1 of the original, measuring 13' x 15'1" x 10'1".
The exterior of the Le Cabanon replica is a 1:1 of the original, measuring 13' x 15'1" x 10'1".
Here, an LC furniture display, including a stool that is now part of the Cassina collection.
Here, an LC furniture display, including a stool that is now part of the Cassina collection.
Coat hooks inside. Only what is needed, and nothing more.
Coat hooks inside. Only what is needed, and nothing more.
The interior reveals a small watering closet.
The interior reveals a small watering closet.
A streamlined bench with built-in drawers for storage in the modular one-room house. Note Le Corbusier's now-iconic choice of bold, primary hues overhead. The original Le Cabanon served as Le Corbusier's holiday home in Cap-Martin, France, where it overlooks the Bay of Monaco.
A streamlined bench with built-in drawers for storage in the modular one-room house. Note Le Corbusier's now-iconic choice of bold, primary hues overhead. The original Le Cabanon served as Le Corbusier's holiday home in Cap-Martin, France, where it overlooks the Bay of Monaco.
The exhibit's replica includes an original mural painted by Le Corbusier.
The exhibit's replica includes an original mural painted by Le Corbusier.
The interior shot here shows the simple, efficient cabinets, small table, and bench.
The interior shot here shows the simple, efficient cabinets, small table, and bench.
The built-in table and stools were crafted from used whiskey crates. The overhead cabinets provide additional storage so possessions are kept neatly out of sight in the small living space.
The built-in table and stools were crafted from used whiskey crates. The overhead cabinets provide additional storage so possessions are kept neatly out of sight in the small living space.