Colour, form and texture: a comparative look at Villa Savoye and Matali Crasset

Matali Crasset is renowned for her colourful modules, which lend depth to her objects. The villa, known as ‘Les Heures Claires’, also takes on a sense of depth as Corbusian colours adorn its walls. Viewing colour as a form of decoration is a common thread shared by both artists. Through this themed tour, visitors discover the importance of colour in furniture design and in modern and contemporary architecture.

Key concepts: 

• To contextualise the use of colour in the light of various theoretical and historical approaches
• Compare sources to develop a reflection on the concept of ‘decor’ in modern architecture and design
• Examine the relationship between function, form and colour in contemporary design

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