Argentina, Belgium, France, Germany, India, Japan, Switzerland - The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement (2016 Inscribed)

"Chosen from the work of Le Corbusier, the 17 sites comprising this transnational serial property are spread over seven countries and are a testimonial to the invention of a new architectural language that made a break with the past. They were built over a period of a half-century, in the course of what Le Corbusier described as “patient research”. The Complexe du Capitole in Chandigarh (India), the National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo (Japan), the House of Dr Curutchet in La Plata (Argentina) and the Unité d’habitation in Marseille (France) reflect the solutions that the Modern Movement sought to apply during the 20th century to the challenges of inventing new architectural techniques to respond to the needs of society. These masterpieces of creative genius also attest to the internationalization of architectural practice across the planet."

Source: UNESCO World Heritage


Todate, I have collected postcards from 6 out of 7 countries and 7 out of the 17 sites.

INDIA:
1) Complexe du Capitole 

JAPAN:
2) Musée National des Beaux-Arts de l’Occident 

BELGIUM:
3) Maison Guiete 

GERMANY:
4) Maisons de la Weissenhof-Siedlung

SWITZERLAND:
5) Petite villa au bod du lac Leman
6) Immeuble Clarte

FRANCE:
7) Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Haut de Ronchamp
8) Unité d’habitation Marseille
9) Maisons La Roche et Jeanneret (wanted)
10) Cité Frugès (wanted)
11) Villa Savoye et loge du jardiner (wanted)
12) Immeuble locatif à la Porte Molitor (wanted)
13) La Manufacture à Saint- Dié (wanted)
14) Cabanon de Le Corbusier (wanted)
15) Couvent Sainte-Marie-de-la-Tourette (wanted)
16) Maison de la Culture de Firminy (wanted)

ARGENTINA:
17) Maison du docteur Curutchet (wanted)
 

Postcard 1A - INDIA
Chandigarh Capitol Complex, India. Thanks to Pulkit of India.

Postcard 1B - INDIA

The Capitol Complex in Chandigarh, India designed by Le Corbusier. Thanks to Prasanth of India.

Postcard 2 - JAPAN

I visited this museum in Ueno Park, Tokyo to view the Vatican collection exhibit of Early Rennaisance Italian Art. The National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo is designed by Le Corbusier. Thanks to Aki of Japan.

Postcard 3 - BELGIUM

Maison Guiette, Belgium. Thanks to Hanko of Germany who took this photograph and printed this postcard.

Postcard 4A- GERMANY 

Interior view of Weiseenhofmuseum im Haus le Corbusier, Stuttgart. Thanks to Stephanie of Germany.

Postcard 4B- GERMANY 

Left bottom of multi-view postcard showing Maisons de la Weiseenhof-Siedlung of Stuttgart. Thanks to Liane of Germany.

Maisons de la Weissenhof-Siedlung, Stuttgart - one of the Architectural Works of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement - a UNESCO World Heritage site. Nice "piper" stamp used. Thanks to Marcel of Germany who visited Stuttgart, Germany. Mailed out on June 18, 2021 and arrived in Penang island on July 6, 2021.

Postcard 5 - SWITZERLAND

Villa Le Lac. Petite villa au bord du lac Léman. Thanks to Oscar of Switzerland.

Postcard 6 - SWITZERLAND

Immeuble Clarté, Switzerland. Thanks to Thibaut of Switzerland.

Postcard 7A - FRANCE

Chapelle de Ronchamp, France. Thanks to Chrizine of Switzerland.

Postcard 7B - FRANCE

Chapelle Notre-Dame-du Haut, Ronchamp, France is part of UNESCO World Heritage architectural works by Le Corbusier. Thanks to Jean-Pierre of France.

Postcard 8 - FRANCE

Unite d'Habitation, Marseille, France. Thanks to Chrizine of Switzerland.

Postcard 9 - FRANCE 

Postcard bought in Beaubourg Museum, Paris. Thanks to Sylvie of France.

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India - Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty

"Set in the foothills of the Patkai Ranges in eastern Assam, the property contains the royal necropolis of the Tai-Ahom. For 600 years, the Tai-Ahom created moidams (burial mounds) accentuating the natural topography of hills, forests and water, thus forming a sacred geography. Banyan trees and the trees used for coffins and bark manuscripts were planted and water bodies created. Ninety moidams – hollow vaults built of brick, stone or earth – of different sizes are found within the site. They contain the remains of kings and other royals together with grave goods such as food, horses and elephants, and sometimes queens and servants. The Tai-Ahom rituals of “Me-Dam-Me-Phi” and “Tarpan” are practiced at the Charaideo necropolis. While moidams are found in other areas within the Brahmaputra Valley, those found at the property are regarded as exceptional."

Source: UNESCO World Heritage Site

Moidams - the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty in Assam, India spanning from 1228 to 1826. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2024. Postcard was missent to South Korea. Thanks to Amar of India.

India - Hill Forts of Rajasthan

"These are the six forts:
- Amber Fort
- Jaisalmer Fort
- Kumbhalgarh Fort
- Chittorgarh Fort
- Gagron Fort
- Ranthambore Fort

"The serial site, situated in the state of Rajastahan, includes six majestic forts in Chittorgarh; Kumbhalgarh; Sawai Madhopur; Jhalawar; Jaipur, and Jaisalmer. The ecclectic architecture of the forts, some up to 20 kilometres in circumference, bears testimony to the power of the Rajput princely states that flourished in the region from the 8th to the 18th centuries. Enclosed within defensive walls are major urban centres, palaces, trading centres and other buildings including temples that often predate the fortifications within which developed an elaborate courtly culture that supported learning, music and the arts. Some of the urban centres enclosed in the fortifications have survived, as have many of the site's temples and other sacred buildings. The forts use the natural defenses offered by the landscape: hills, deserts, rivers, and dense forests. They also feature extensive water harvesting structures, largely still in use today."

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Postcard 1A - Amber Fort

We went up by elephant ride to Amber Fort, Jaipur. Postcard sent through a mailbox outside a small post office near Mapple Hotel in November 2016. Arrived in Penang Island in December 2016.

Postcard 1B - Amber Fort

I visited Amber Fort in November 2016. Mailed this postcard to myself using Mother Theresa stamp from Jaipur.

Postcard 1C - Amber Fort
Decorated elephants at Elephant Stand at Amber Fort. Thanks to DHRUV of India.

Postcard 1D - Amber Fort

Elephant at Amber Fort, Rajasthan, India. Thanks to Nagi of India

Postcard 2 - Chittorgarh Fort 

Chittorgarh Fort is one of the six majestic forts in Rajasthan. Thanks to Sita of India.

Postcard 3 - Jaisalmer Fort

City and Fort of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Thanks to Grete of United Kingdom.

Postcard 4A - Kumbhalgarl Fort

An amazing fort but a long climb to the top - a big complex with 100 plus temples. Thanks to Donna of USA who visited this fort.

Postcard 4B - Kumbhalgarh

Fort Panaromic postcard of Kumbhalgarh Fort with immense walls, Rajastan, India. Thanks to Grete of UK who visited here.

Postcard 4C - Within Kumbhalgarh Fort

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple (top left), Vedi Temple (top right), Badal Mahal (bottom left), Ram Pol fort entrance gate (bottom right). Thanks to Grete of UK.

Postcard 5 - Six Hill Forts

Multi-view of six Hill Forts of Rajasthan - Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Ranthambhore, Amer, Jaisalmer, Gagron. Thanks to Prashanth of India. Received in November 2019.

Postcard 6 - Ranthambore Fort

Illustration postcard showing Ranthambore Fort, Chauth Mata Temple, Trinetra Ganesh Temple, Amareshwar Mahadev Waterfall and Ranthambore National Park. Nice 150 Years of Universal Postal Union stamp used. Thanks to Kamran of India.

India - Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks

"Nestled high in West Himalaya, India’s Valley of Flowers National Park is renowned for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and outstanding natural beauty. This richly diverse area is also home to rare and endangered animals, including the Asiatic black bear, snow leopard, brown bear and blue sheep. The gentle landscape of the Valley of Flowers National Park complements the rugged mountain wilderness of Nanda Devi National Park. Together they encompass a unique transition zone between the mountain ranges of the Zanskar and Great Himalaya, praised by mountaineers and botanists for over a century and in Hindu mythology for much longer." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Postcard 1 - Nanda Devi
Nanda Devi. Thanks to Akhil of India.

Postcard 2A - Valley of Flowers

Valley of Flowers - an official postcard issued by the India Postal Department. Thanks to Amit of India.

Postcard 2B - Valley of Flowers

A maxicard of Valley of Flowers National Park in the Himalayas in India - a UNESCO World Heritage site. Thanks to Amar of India.