Conference – 95 Years Since the Laying of the Foundation Stone, 105 Years of History, Fondation suisse

14 November 2026 marks the 95th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone of the Le Corbusier Pavilion at the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris. The occasion for a conference looking back at the building’s construction.

On Saturday 14 November 2026 at 3 pm, Monica Corrado, Director of the Swiss Foundation, will look back at the key stages of this architectural and institutional project. For a decade, the project was marked by numerous uncertainties, particularly regarding its funding, support from the Swiss Confederation, the choice of site and the selection of an architect. The conference will explore the circumstances that led to the construction of this landmark building at the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris.

Free admission.