Chandigarh | 30.12.2018 | 10:00 am ~ 11:30 am

A Museum Walk at Maison Pierre Jeanneret

About the walk

The house of Chandigarh's first chief architect, Pierre Jeanneret, has been converted into a museum. The Swiss-born architect, a cousin of Le Corbusier, was instrumental in the design and development of the capital city of Chandigarh. 

He resided in Chandigarh from February 1951 to August 1965, and designed most of the government housing, schools, colleges, shopping centres, the famous Gandhi Bhawan, Punjab University, and other infrastructure, besides supervising the implementation of Le Corbusier's designs of the Capitol Complex, Museum and Art Gallery, College of Art, City Centre, etc. Such was Jeanneret's love for the city that as per his will, his ashes were immersed in the Sukhna Lake of Chandigarh after he died in 1967.

During his stay in Chandigarh, he lived in a self-designed house in Sector 5, from December 1954 to August 1965. Le Corbusier also used to stay in this house during his visits to Chandigarh every year.

Walk with us to explore the unexplored story of the love of Jeanneret for Chandigarh and his classic masterpieces.

This guided tour is free.

Walk Time
-
Walk Date
Meeting Time
09:45 am

About the walk

The house of Chandigarh's first chief architect, Pierre Jeanneret, has been converted into a museum. The Swiss-born architect, a cousin of Le Corbusier, was instrumental in the design and development of the capital city of Chandigarh. 

He resided in Chandigarh from February 1951 to August 1965, and designed most of the government housing, schools, colleges, shopping centres, the famous Gandhi Bhawan, Punjab University, and other infrastructure, besides supervising the implementation of Le Corbusier's designs of the Capitol Complex, Museum and Art Gallery, College of Art, City Centre, etc. Such was Jeanneret's love for the city that as per his will, his ashes were immersed in the Sukhna Lake of Chandigarh after he died in 1967.

During his stay in Chandigarh, he lived in a self-designed house in Sector 5, from December 1954 to August 1965. Le Corbusier also used to stay in this house during his visits to Chandigarh every year.

Walk with us to explore the unexplored story of the love of Jeanneret for Chandigarh and his classic masterpieces.

This guided tour is free.

Led By

Dr. Avita Khawas
A Ph.D. (Heritage Tourism), UGC NET qualified ,experienced with a demonstrated history of working in the field of travel and tourism in both academics and local & international bodies. She is the director of Travel Company WalkaroundIndia and is an well known International Guide. She has lead groups to Middle East, France and Spain. She is also working as Guest Faculty with Panjab University. My mission is to work extensively in the area of heritage and culture conservation and…

Meeting Time

09:45 AM

Meeting point

House no. 57, Sector 5, Maison Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh

Disclaimer

The information & views presented by walk leaders and individual speakers are based on personal perspectives and points of view and do not necessarily represent views, opinions and official policies of Sahapedia.

Sahapedia reserves the right to cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be informed accordingly.

Maintaining safety during our events is our main priority. We have implemented several social distancing and safety measures to limit physical interactions between all attendees at the walk. Sahapedia/ India Heritage Walks is not responsible for any illnesses developing due to participation in physical events. 

 

In case you are unable to attend after having registered, please send us an email.

Email: ihw@sahapedia.org

Share

Please Note

 

  • Parking facilities are available near the museum.
  • Photography allowed.
  • It is advisable to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
  • No entry fees.
  • Please carry drinking water.  
  • You may carry your cameras and notebooks.