Maison du Brésil
Atlantique
Maison du Brésil is a distinguished student hostel located within the Cité Universitaire complex in Paris, France. Designed collaboratively by the eminent architects Le Corbusier and Lúcio Costa, it was constructed in 1957 and opened in 1959 to accommodate Brazilian students, professors, and research scientists. The building features a distinctive architectural style characterized by rough textures and yellow accents on windows and doors, which influenced later projects such as the Habitations in Berlin and Firminy Vert. The upper five floors contain single and double bedrooms, a music room, kitchen, common room, and study areas arranged in a tapered narrow block, while the ground floor hosts a snack bar, caretaker’s flat, meeting and games rooms in a more loosely shaped assembly of spaces. Maison du Brésil is also culturally vibrant, housing a theatre, exhibition hall, an extensive library with 12,500 titles in Portuguese and French, a videotheque with 1,500 titles, and a multi-use conference room. Recognized as an important architectural patrimony, it was designated a French Historical Monument in 1985 and continues to attract hundreds of visitors yearly, including architects and students who can tour the hall and a student room preserved with original Corbusier design elements.
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Astuce: Visitors interested in architecture and cultural history should plan visits during weekdays when the hall and student room are accessible. Booking ahead is recommended for guided tours, and students or researchers affiliated with academic institutions may inquire about special access or events. The site welcomes architecture enthusiasts, so joining a group tour can enhance the experience. Avoid weekends when access may be limited due to student occupancy.
Faits intéressants
- •Maison du Brésil was designed by two leading architects: Le Corbusier and Lúcio Costa.
- •The building’s distinctive yellow window and door colors influenced later architectural projects like the Habitations in Berlin and Firminy Vert.
- •It houses a library with 12,500 titles in Portuguese and French, making it a cultural hub for Brazilian students in Paris.
- •Since its opening, it has hosted many notable Brazilian figures including Sebastião Salgado and Arthur Moreira Lima.
- •The building was added to the list of French Historical Monuments in 1985.
Histoire
Maison du Brésil was built in 1957 as part of the Cité Universitaire complex in Paris to provide housing for Brazilian students and academics.
The initial design was drafted by Lúcio Costa, with Le Corbusier soon joining as a collaborator to finalize the architectural plans.
It officially opened in 1959 and has since served as a residence for notable Brazilian intellectuals and artists.
In 1985, the building was classified as a French Historical Monument, recognizing its architectural and cultural significance.
It underwent refurbishment in 2000 to preserve its original design and functionality.
Guide du lieu
Upper Residential Floors1957
These five floors contain cellular single and double bedrooms, a music room, kitchen, common room, and study spaces arranged in a tapered narrow block, reflecting Le Corbusier's functionalist design principles.
Ground Floor Facilities1957
The ground floor features a snack bar, caretaker's flat, meeting room, and games room in a loosely shaped assemblage of rooms that appears to pass under the upper block, fostering social interaction among residents.
Library and Cultural Spaces
Maison du Brésil includes a large library with 12,500 titles in Portuguese and French, a videotheque with 1,500 titles, a theatre, an exhibition hall, and a multi-use conference room, enriching the cultural life of its residents and visitors.
Contact
Téléphone: 01 95 44 74 78