Le Corbusier's Bologna Pavilion Undergoes Restoration

Restoration efforts have commenced on Bologna's Padiglione de l'Esprit Nouveau, the last remaining replica of the pavilion created by Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret for the 1925 Paris Exposition. This structure, reconstructed in 1977 by architects Giuliano Gresleri and Josè Oubrie, is owned by the local municipality and overseen by the Emilia-Romagna region. The restoration, slated for completion in October, will involve replacing glass, repairing awnings, restoring pathways, and repainting in Le Corbusier's original palette. The pavilion features a housing unit cell and a rotunda for theoretical exhibitions, with its post-reopening purpose yet to be determined. Initially constructed in three months by local firm Grandi Lavori for the SAIE construction fair, it has hosted various exhibitions, including Cristian Chironi's "My house is a Le Corbusier" in 2015 and the 2012 "Personal Effectsonsale" showcasing artists like Rä Di Martino and Sissi.