Secret d'Atelier pays tribute to Le Corbusier's colour palettes with parquet flooring collection
Parisian studio Secret d'Atelier has created a range of lacquered parquet flooring that references the hues featured in Le Corbusier's book on colour theory.Â
La Polychromie Architecturale is based on the French-Swiss architect's design guide of the same name. Created in the 1930s, the book shows how colour can affect spaces and moods and offers palettes and combinations to trigger different effects.
According to the designers, the collection is a "tribute" to the architect, who is widely recognised for his 20th-century modernist buildings.
It includes a palette of 11 shades ?natural, black, ivory, sienna, green, orange, red, blue, and three shades of grey ? selected from the French architect's original 63 colours, which Le Corbusier released in two parts in 1931 and 1959.
Users can combine these with other colours taken directly from the architect's Polychromie Architecturale palettes, which are licensed by Les Couleurs Le Corbusier.
"Secret d'Atelier is the only flooring company to be able to develop this remarkable colour palette," said the Parisian company.
"Our products are designed for both professionals and individuals who want to dress their floor with innovative, original and of impeccable quality flooring," it continued.
Le Corbusier's La Polychromie Architecturale was developed as part of his studies in colour theory. He believed that specific shades have the power to affect the perception of a space.
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