The Sainte-Marie de La Tourette monastery: concrete and light in perfection
The Sainte-Marie de La Tourette monastery, designed by Le Corbusier in the 1950s, is an impressive example of Brutalism near Lyon. With its clear, geometric shapes and rough concrete structure, it embodies the essence of the Bauhaus style.
The unclad concrete, often described as cold and unapproachable, reveals in its naked form the raw beauty of the material and the precision of the construction. Even under cloudy skies, the strict lines and clear structures that give the building its striking and timeless appearance are revealed. The mixture of concrete and nature creates dynamic contrasts that inspire photographers. Every perspective reveals new details.
The unclad concrete, often described as cold and unapproachable, reveals in its naked form the raw beauty of the material and the precision of the construction. Even under cloudy skies, the strict lines and clear structures that give the building its striking and timeless appearance are revealed. The mixture of concrete and nature creates dynamic contrasts that inspire photographers. Every perspective reveals new details.
La Tourette is more than just a building - it is a living testimony to modern architecture.
