Late Hours "Build it like Perriand"

Launched in November 2019, the call for projects entitled “Build it like Perriand” offered architecture students and recent graduates an opportunity to pay tribute to the architectural heritage of Charlotte Perriand by designing “modules for living” in the Fondation building. For this Late Hour, visitors will be able to view all three winning projects of the competition. 

CENTRAL TERRACE

Office for a Bird is a place to dream, to camp in and to get close to nature. Designed for two people, the space is as streamlined as possible: the beds become a coffee table and the roof turns into a screen. By creating a dialogue with nature and using the tatami mat as a unit of measurement, the Japanese influence is central to this project. Office for a Bird celebrates Perriand's approach to minimalist and modular spaces, enriched by her work in the mountains and in Japan.

AUDITORIUM

Symbiote is a module for living designed entirely in harmony with nature, as a place of symbiosis and communion between the user and their surrounding natural environment. It can be moved to different locations and unfolds like a fan, creating a shelter for sleeping, eating and relaxing. The project, designed to surround a tree, is an ideal space for people who live with respect for the environment – a modern utopia where everyone finds their balance. 

HALL

The Nuage workshop is a mobile bicycle repair hub. Developed as a place for people to meet and work together, the space can be adapted to different needs. Cyclists can make use of the tools available as well as enjoy the relaxation area. Inspired by Charlotte Perriand's bookcases with storage units and her kit dwellings, the Nuage workshop is a largely open space and can be transported by bicycle. 

From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. enjoy a bicyce repair workshop by Cyclofix. 

The music of Losange offers constant discovery. While his electro sounds seem tinged with nostalgia, his exploration of rhythms takes us to new musical realms. This makes Losange's melodies almost familiar, while being unpredictable and surprising.

Molécule DJ Set

Nature is at the heart of Molécule's work. It is both his source of inspiration and the raw material for his music. Like Perriand, who explored beaches and mountains in search of new forms, Molécule collects sounds in the surroundings of extreme environments. For Nazaré, Molécule's latest project, he used the sound of giant waves crashing at one of world's most dangerous surfing spots. These recordings allowed him to compose powerful melodies, developing an original style that blends electronic and environmental sounds. 

GALLERIES, LEVELS -1, 1 AND 2

Every 30 minutes from the "micro-tours" meeting points 

From woven straw to polished steel, Perriand used products in new ways with a great sense of freedom. Choose your material and let the guides lead you to the corresponding furniture designed by Charlotte Perriand!