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Antonio Bonet Castellana, Le Corbusier, and the Catalan Vault: form and order

No. 14 (2014-07-01)
  • Almudena Arnaldos Montaner
    Arquitecta por la Universidad de Sevilla, Máster en Urban Design en Sint-Lucas Architectuur en Bruselas, Master Universitario en Proyectos Arquitectónicos Avanzados por la Universidad de Madrid con la tesis “La iluminación de la vivienda del hombre moderno. Le Corbusier: l’équipement de la maison” (tutor Emilio Tuñón). Actualmente ejerce como arquitecta en Aecom España, tras trabajar en Rüdiger Lainer & Partner en Viena y en el estudio de arquitectura de José Maréa Sánchez García en Madrid. almarnmon@gmail.com
https://doi.org/10.18389/dearq14.2014.10

Abstract

Antonio Bonet Castellana and Le Corbusier’s ideal homes were probably not identical. However, the route they took to achieve it was not so dissimilar. Both are characterised by employing traditional techniques as well as innovative ones, coinciding in one construction technique: the traditional Catalan Vault. Several projects were the result of the meeting of these techniques, especially La Ricarda and the Jaoul maisons; excellent examples of two brilliant architects’ curiosities, together with the application of an architectural tool.

Keywords: La Ricarda, Jaoul maisons, Antonio Bonet Castellana, Le Corbusier, dwelling, Catalan Vault, building system