As part of the Bèton Brut seminar class, the Paris Studio went on an overnight Active Learning Field Excursion to Couvent de la Tourette in Eveux France. After learning about the monastery during the week students were able to tour the entire complex as well as spend time documenting and exploring on their own. Couvent …

As part of the Beton Brut seminar class students engage in Active Learning Field Excursions, one of which was the visit to Notre Dame de Raincy by Auguste Perret. Designed and constructed as a showcase of the abilities of reinforced concrete as a structural building material. Economic reuse of formwork throughout the church creates a …

Last Wednesday the Paris Studio got the opportunity to visit Le Corbusier’s Villa Savoye. As part of the Béton Brut seminar class students were able to spend 3 hours on site doing sketches and material studies while taking in a structure well ahead of its time!   Rear facade of Villa Savoye   Service stairs …