Unité d'habitation, Marseille
1952Marseille, FranceUNESCO
A postwar landmark in collective housing. Dwellings, shops, and rooftop facilities sit in one enormous frame.
Sometimes called a “vertical garden city.” Read Modulor dimensions, interior streets, and rooftop communal facilities not as sheer bulk but as stacked living.
Highlights
- Pilotis — How does the huge mass meet the ground?
- Interior street and dwellings — Where is the “street” inside the building?
- Roof — At what height is the communal realm placed?
Architects
Visit notes
Parts operate as hotel and guided visits. Confirm booking via official or on-site info.