DOCOMOMO Fifth DOCOMOMO Council Meeting Stockholm, September 18, 1998 resolution 98.001 Villa E.1027 The Council of DOCOMOMO International at its biannual meeting in Stockholm, Sweden, expresses its great concern regarding the Villa E.1027 in Roquebrune Cap martin, France The house, designed by Eilleen Gray and Jean Badovici in 1929, is emblematic for the innovative character of the Modern Movement in architecture. It is a rare and almost unique example of a complete modern house that is largely in its authentic state. Le Corbusier's mural in the living room is a unique work of art. The house and what is left of the interior must therefore be preserved, as part of the cultural heritage of mankind. Today the villa is in a state of unbearable neglect and under continuous attack by by squatters and the elements. The DOCOMOMO Council calls upon those responsible for the villa itself, and upon the authorities who are in charge of the Preservation of Cultural Heritage in France, to do anything within their power to save this building from further decay, and to advance the documentation, preservation and restoration of this outstanding example of true modernety in architecture. Stockholm, September 18, 1998 DOCOMOMO is the International working-party for DOcumentation and COnservation of buildings, sites and neighbouhoods of the MOdern MOvement. More on DOCOMOMO at their website Back to the first pageor express you feelings and sign the protest guestbook here