Immeuble Clarté

Immeuble Clarté is an apartment building in Geneva designed by Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret starting from 1928 and built in 1931–32. It has eight stories comprising 45 free plan units of diverse configurations and sizes.

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Type: Apartment building
Description: Apartment building in Geneva designed by Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret (1928-32)
Also known as: “Immeuble Clarte” and “Immeuble Clarté (Le Corbusier)”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Jet d’Eau and Collège Calvin.

Jet d’Eau

Fountain

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The Jet d'Eau is a large fountain in Geneva, Switzerland and is one of the city's most famous landmarks, being featured on the city's official tourism web site. Jet d’Eau is situated 1 km north of Immeuble Clarté.

Collège Calvin

College

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The Collège Calvin, formerly the Collège de Genève, is the oldest public secondary school in Geneva, Switzerland. It was founded in 1559 by John Calvin. Collège Calvin is situated 400 metres west of Immeuble Clarté.

St. Pierre Cathedral

Church

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Saint Peter's Cathedral Geneva is a historic church in Geneva, Switzerland. Since 1535, it has been the principal church of the Protestant Church of Geneva and a central site of the Protestant Reformation. St. Pierre Cathedral is situated 620 metres west of Immeuble Clarté.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Champel and Les Pâquis.

Champel

Suburb

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Champel is a neighborhood in the city of Geneva, Switzerland. Champel is widely considered a posh, high-class neighbourhood due to its numerous parks and natural spaces, very luxurious apartments and proximity to the city center.