29/05/2026
Talk „Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret in India – Modernism as World Heritage″ 🇮🇳
📅 So, 7. Juni 2026, 18 Uhr
(eine Veranstaltung im Programm zum UNESCO-Welterbetag)
In this talk, Dr. Avita Khawas explores Le Corbusier’s vision for Chandigarh as a modernist city, its evolution into a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the role of Pierre Jeanneret and the Indian team in shaping the city’s identity. The session also reflects on how this architectural legacy is experienced today through immersive architectural tours across India.
Dr. Avita Khawas is an art, architecture, and cultural tourism expert, and the founder of , a tour company based in Chandigarh. Her work focuses on interpreting India’s artistic and architectural heritage for international audiences through curated, experience-led journeys.
💬 Vortrag in englischer Sprache
📍 Weissenhofwerkstatt im Haus Mies van der Rohe (Am Weissenhof 20, 70191 Stuttgart)
🎟️ Eintritt frei | Anmeldung erwünscht
(Tel. +49 (0)711 – 25 79 187, [email protected])
👉 Tipp: Vorab das Weissenhofmuseum im Haus Le Corbusier besuchen (am UNESCO-Welterbetag bei freiem Eintritt bis 18 Uhr geöffnet)
Wir freuen uns auf euch! 🙌
Fotos: Avita Khawas