Built between 1954 and 1961 in Evreux, near Lyon, by Le Corbusier, La Tourette convent was designed to serve as a place of residence, study, and prayer for 100 Dominicans. It is considered one of the masterpieces of contemporary architecture.
Duration
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26 mins
Producer
:
ARTE FRANCE; LES FILMS D'ICI, RMN
Production year
:
2003
Production country
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France