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Before Le Corbusier: Germán Samper’s historical perspective during his formative years in Paris

No. 22 (2018-06-01)
  • Ingrid Quintana Guerrero
https://doi.org/10.18389/dearq22.2018.10

Abstract

This article reconstructs four areas of Germán Samper’s historical interest during his formative years in Paris (1949-1953) when he worked for Le Corbusier. By examining unpublished primary sources (notebooks, postcards, and other documents safeguarded in the architects’ personal archive) we found learning resources (books, visits to buildings, trips, and correspondence with academics) outside the LeCorbusian workshop that Samper consulted to build a historical personal heritage. These are presented in the article as a foundation for further studies on the relation between history and this Colombian’s architectural production.

Keywords: Germán Samper, history of architecture, study trips, formative years

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