Pierre Jeanneret

Swiss, 1896 - 1967
Pierre Jeanneret (1896–1967) was a Swiss architect and designer renowned for his collaboration with his cousin Le Corbusier. Together, they pioneered modernist architecture and furniture design, creating iconic works that combined functionalism with minimalist aesthetics. Jeanneret is especially celebrated for his innovative use of tubular steel and wood in furniture, producing timeless pieces that blend industrial materials with organic forms.
 
His most famous contributions include the furniture and urban planning for Chandigarh, India, where he crafted designs tailored to the climate and culture, emphasizing simplicity, durability, and elegance. Jeanneret’s legacy lives on in museums and collections worldwide, recognized for shaping 20th-century design and influencing sustainable modernism.
 
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