Colouring picture – The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier

The “search and find” pictures help children to discover the UNESCO World Heritage properties in Switzerland in a simple way. 

What is a UNESCO World Heritage property?

Imagine that there are special places all over the world that are so important and beautiful that we want to protect them forever. These places are for example old castles, big mountains, ancient cities or beautiful natural areas. Some of them are so old that they were built or created many hundreds or thousands of years ago.

All these places are on a List of UNESCO (an organisation of the United Nations). This list shows that these places are important for the whole world, not just for one country. We can therefore be very proud of the UNESCO World Heritage properties in Switzerland and should take good care of them.

The World Heritage “The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement”

Le Corbusier was a famous architect from Switzerland who designed many impressive buildings. He had many new ideas on how to build houses and cities. Not only in Switzerland, but all over the world, he showed how to make cities more beautiful and practical. His buildings and plans have helped many architects to realise new and modern ideas.

In Switzerland, there are two buildings built by Le Corbusier that are UNESCO World Heritage properties: the ‘Immeuble Clarté’ in Geneva and the Villa ‘Le Lac’ on Lake Geneva. 

UNESCO has designated his works because they are so special and because they have had a major influence on architecture worldwide. Le Corbusier has influenced the way cities and buildings are designed all over the world.

More information and ordering options for the “search and find” book: edu.ourheritage.ch