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The Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts at Harvard University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts is the only building designed primarily by Le Corbusier in the United States—he contributed to the design of the United Nations Secretariat Building—and one of only two in the Americas.
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The Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts at Harvard University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts is the only building designed primarily by Le Corbusier in the United States—he contributed to the design of the United Nations Secretariat Building—and one of only two in the Americas.
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cool art studio / gallery by Le Corbusier, his only building in north america so a must visit if you are in town. unfortunately the glorious original ramp was severed and partially replaced with the harvard art museum's new construction, absolutely disgraceful and in poor taste if you ask me. still an important piece of architecture to experience. there are some small temporary exhibits. most of the building is dedicated to housing art studios for the university's students.
Jacqueline WJacqueline W
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Le Corbusier's only building in N America houses the Carpenter visual arts center. It stands out on a campus dominated by red brick. An exciting exhibition and work space it is currently running a remounting of four artists- Richard Fulton, Renee Green, Pierre Huyghe, Pope L, all in conversation with this space created by Le Corbusier's building, now celebrating its 60th anniversary -'This machine creates opacities'
W WongW Wong
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If you are an architect or an architecture fan, you should come to Cambridge and make a list of remarkable buildings between Harvard and MIT. This is the only building in the United States designed by Le Corbusier. It is an obligatory stop on your tour. Le Corbusier came twice to Harvard before the construction but was never able to see the work done.
Andres Vargas HigueraAndres Vargas Higuera
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Go Corbu! Another gem to visit on your Boston Architectural tour. The approach to the building is up symmetrical ramps from either side of the building. Lot's of heavy concrete and interesting view corridors.
Alex HillAlex Hill
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Why are you saying that it's Le Corbusier's only building in North America? Are we assuming the United Nations Headquarters in New York are not it North America? 🤣
Cécile Renaud-GlorieuxCécile Renaud-Glorieux
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“Space and light and order. Those are the things that men need just as much as they need bread or a place to sleep.” Le Corbusier
Belen OlmedoBelen Olmedo
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Nearby Attractions Of Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts
Harvard Square
Harvard University
Harvard Yard
The Harvard Museum of Natural History
Harvard Book Store
The Sinclair
Harvard Coop
John Harvard Statue
The Charles Hotel
Cambridge Common
Harvard Square
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Harvard University
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Harvard Yard
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The Harvard Museum of Natural History
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Nearby Restaurants Of Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts
Felipe's Taqueria
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka Harvard Square
Russell House Tavern
Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Harvard Square
Alden & Harlow
The Maharaja
El Jefe's Taqueria - Harvard Square
Boston Burger Company
Zinneken's Belgian waffles Harvard square
Charlie's Kitchen
Felipe's Taqueria
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Hokkaido Ramen Santouka Harvard Square
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Russell House Tavern
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Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Harvard Square
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(617) 496-5387
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carpenter.center
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