Pierre Jeanneret Museum — Local services in Chandigarh

Marvellous architecture,this property was constructed by Swiss Architect Pierre Jeanneret,it’s got a lot of open spaces,perfectly manicured lawns.It was on my wish list since long,I took out some time on a recent Chandigarh visit,it’s a must visit for architects as well.The building stands strong,it has got windows overlooking the lawns,a number of trees adorn this beautiful property which is just a stone’s throw from the famous Sukhna LakeThey have a neat and clean kitchen as well,Pierre Jeanerret emphasised and dwelled upon use of local resources such as bamboo,stone which were used in the construction of this property.An old boat which once sailed in the Sukhna Lake is also present as a souvenir. They have rooms as well,in case someone would want to stay in the property which are available at Rs 2500 per night.Lots of tourists from France,Switzerland,USA visit this property. Recommendations:

(a) The care takers were not versed with the architecture and failed to impress me.

(b) Bottles of water could be kept for tourists.

(c) There was a strange musty smell in the rooms,might have been due to the lackadaisical attitude of the caretakers.

(d) Outdoor seating could be introduced to make the visit memorable for guests.

(e) A souvenir shop selling some memorabilia or souvenirs could be introduced as well.

(f) Neem,jamun trees could also be planted.

(g) A fountain could be installed to add to the aesthetic value of this house.

Overall,I would highly recommend this place on a visit to Chandigarh,I felt happy...

The first ever house built in Chandigarh was that of Pierre Jeanneret. The home of the city’s first chief architect is located in Sector 5 (no.57) – right opposite the famous Sukhna Lake. Today, this home serves as a museum and tells the story of Jeanneret’s creative genius.

If you’ve ever wanted to live in a museum – then this is THE one! In this sweltering heat, the house remains cool owing to its high ceiling and stone-wall exteriors. Well, one can always take ideas for the ideal dream home from here!

While working with Grade 6 students on vernacular architecture and sustainable living, we decided to visit this house-museum to soak in some inspiration. The house speaks volumes about the man Pierre Jeanneret must have been: simple, and classy.

Building Chandigarh : Pierre Jeanneret lived in this house for 11 years while he and his cousin, the much renowned LeCorbusier were building the city. So to understand this house, is also in a way understanding the city’s architectural vision. The 1950’s were an exciting time for India. Laying the foundation for a modern city, Jawaharlal Nehru had once said:

There comes a time, which comes but rarely, when the soul of a nation long suppressed, finds utterance.

It was Nehru’s vision that laid the agenda for Chandigarh : it was to be ” a symbol of the Nation’s faith in...

Serene place unfolding the pages of history of our beautiful city.

PIERRE JEANNERET has contributed to the urban morphology of Chandigarh as deeply and widely asLe Corbusier. From 1951 to 1965 he was the anchor of the creation and development of Chandigarh with his legacy continuing to impact the city till date through the young architects he trained with extreme patience and devotion. He stayed on in Chandigarh as the Chief Architect of Chandigarh from 1955-65 and, the Town Planning Advisor to the Government of Punjab during the critical period when the city was still largely under construction but the other members of the The Capital project team had left. He successfully bore the herculean responsibility of coordinating and managing the completion of works of Corbusier most notably the Capitol complex, whose basic drawings came from Paris while Jeanneret worked out an astounding amount of building details and oversaw the daily construction work.

As a prolific designer, he evolved his own vocabulary for the majority of government housing stock, several civic buildings, schools, hostels, and university buildings and some private residences.

Jeanneret's furniture was a true manifestation of the spirit of Modern Architecture - uniquely made out of indigenous materials...