Passionate about architecture and a former business leader, Michel Triballeau explores a lesser-known aspect of Le Corbusier’s career in this book. Published by Éditions Amalthée, the work draws on original archives, financial records, and testimonies to reveal the architect in a new light.
Le Corbusier, 1960, © FLC/ADAGP 2025
“What if Le Corbusier was not only a visionary architect but also a resolutely modern business leader ?” asks Michel Triballeau. Throughout the book, readers discover the meticulous organization and management methods that enabled the architect to successfully execute his projects worldwide.
The author paints a portrait of an artist-entrepreneur whose legacy continues to influence contemporary architectural thought.
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Michel Triballeau is deeply passionate about 20th-century architecture. As an active member of the Marseille Unité d’Habitation Residents’ Association, he collaborates with the association to organize diverse cultural events aimed at promoting modern architecture and the legacy of this iconic site.
A leader in a family business, as well as a chartered accountant and auditor for various national and international firms, Triballeau combines his entrepreneurial career with his passion for Le Corbusier in this book.
During Rudy Riciotti’s lecture at the Cité Radieuse in partnership with MAMO et Architecture de CollectionArchitecture de Collection, on October 23, 2025.
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