Modern architects and their furniture: Case studies of Alvar and Aino Aalto, Charlotte Perriand and Le Corbusier, Charles and Ray Eames, and their furniture designs

This thesis contains case studies of architect-duo’s Alvar and Aino Aalto, Charlotte Perriand and Le Corbusier, and Charles and Ray Eames, that will be used to find out why they designed furniture as architects. This will give more explanation on why an architect would or should design furniture. The thesis shows that the architects have...

Charlotte Perriand – from machinal design to craftsmanship: The change of Perriand’s design perspective through time

This thesis investigates the life of Charlotte Perriand. Specifically her ideas on design and architecture. At the beginning of her career being inspired by the industry and machines and later inspired by natural forms and materials.<br/>The primary source is the autobiography of Perriand, where she has explained first-hand her relationships...