Pierre Jeanneret
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| Pierre Jeanneret | |
| Born | 1896 |
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| Died | 1967 |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Occupation | Architect, designer |
| Known for | Chandigarh; partnership with Le Corbusier |
Pierre Jeanneret (1896–1967) was a Swiss architect who worked in Europe and India. He formed a practice with his cousin Le Corbusier in Paris in 1922 and later worked on the development of Chandigarh.[1]
Jeanneret studied in Geneva and Paris and worked in the office of the Perret brothers. With Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand, he participated in furniture and building projects. During the Second World War he explored designs for demountable and transportable houses.[1]
He moved to India in 1951, working with Le Corbusier, Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew on Chandigarh. His responsibilities included government housing, schools, university buildings and civic facilities. He also prepared a plan for Talwara in 1964. He left India in 1965 and died in Geneva in 1967.[1]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Pierre Jeanneret fonds". Canadian Centre for Architecture. Retrieved 2026-10-16.