Charlotte Perriand | |
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 Charlotte Perriand in Japan (1954) | |
| Born | Charlotte Perriand 24 October 1903 Paris, France |
| Died | 27 October 1999 (aged 96) Paris, France |
| Alma mater | École de L'Union Centrale des Arts Decoratifs |
| Occupation | Architect |
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Charlotte Perriand (French pronunciation: [ʃaʁlɔt peʁjɑ̃]; 24 October 1903 – 27 October 1999) was a French architect and designer. Her work aimed to create functional living spaces in the belief that better design helps in creating a better society. In her article "L'Art de Vivre" from 1981 she states "The extension of the art of dwelling is the art of living — living in harmony with man's deepest drives and with his adopted or fabricated environment." [1][2] Charlotte liked to take her time in a space before starting the design process. In Perriand's Autobiography, "Charlotte Perriand: A Life of Creation", she states: "I like being alone when I visit a country or historic site. I like being bathed in its atmosphere, feeling in direct contact with the place without the intrusion of a third party." Her approach to design includes taking in the site and appreciating it for what it is. Perriand felt she connected with any site she was working with or just visiting she enjoyed the living things and would reminisce on a site that was presumed dead.
- ^ McLeod, Mary. "Domestic Reform and European Modern Architecture: Charlotte Perriand, Grete Lihotzky and Elizabeth Denby." In Modern Women: Women Artists at the Museum of Modern Art. Ed. Cornelia Butler and Alexandra Schwartz. New York: Museum of Modern Art (2010).
- ^ Gamble, Andie (1998). Charlotte Perriand: A Life of Creation. New York City: The Monacelli Press. pp. 58–60. ISBN 1-58093-074-3.