LAYERED introduces La Palette 1931/1959, a new collection of four wool rugs inspired by Le Corbusier’s Architectural Polychromy—an iconic color system that has shaped modernism for nearly a century.
The series features four shades—Blue Foncé, Blue Clair, Ruby Red, and Red Ochre—each echoing the architect’s belief in color as a tool for harmony, emotion, and spatial balance.
The collection was photographed at the Pavillon Le Corbusier in Zurich, the final realized building designed by Le Corbusier and a vivid expression of his chromatic philosophy. Commissioned and financed by interior designer Heidi Weber, the pavillon opened in 1967 and remains the only building by Le Corbusier constructed entirely from steel and glass. Its bold lacquered panels in red, blue, yellow, and green, along with its color-coded interior elements, reflect his conviction that color is not ornamental but architectural—an approach that continues to inform contemporary design.
Positioned along Lake Zurich, the pavillon’s interplay of geometry, light, and color creates a dynamic backdrop for LAYERED’s collection. Just as Le Corbusier applied color to clarify space and evoke emotion, La Palette 1931/1959 explores the relationship between warm and cool tones, muted and vibrant shades, and how these contrasts influence the atmosphere of a room.
“In creating La Palette 1931/1959, we explored contrasts between cool and warm tones as well as intense and muted colors,” says Malin Glemme, Founder and Creative Director of LAYERED. “We were inspired by Le Corbusier’s philosophy of color, which centers on harmony and spatial balance—a vision that continues to influence the design world. Two of the shades are softer and more grounded, while the other two are bold and vibrant. Together, they form a collection that unites the subtle with the expressive.”
Through its thoughtful reinterpretation of Le Corbusier’s color theories, LAYERED’s new collection pays tribute to the enduring power of color to shape both interior environments and emotional perception. La Palette 1931/1959 merges heritage with contemporary living—inviting color back into the home as an essential, artfully considered design element.
