Virginie Girod SEASON 2022 - 202306h55, April 13, 2023

Discover the untold story of the designer and architect Charlotte Perriand, told by Virginie Girod. Charlotte Perriand worked for one of the greatest architects of her time: Le Corbusier. It revolutionized interiors, imposing its style: industrial design. Charlotte Perriand's creations are currently the most sought after on the design market. Tilting chaise longue, "shadow" chair, swivel armchair... many artists have been inspired by the works of Charlotte Perriand. Economy of means, rationality of spaces and forms, use of raw and industrial materials, these were the mantras of this talented architect. Virginie Girod tells you the story of this woman, who was able to revolutionize interiors between functionality and aesthetics. Find Virginie Girod in Madame Figaro on newsstands on April 14 with an unpublished portrait. https://madame.lefigaro.fr "Au Cœur de l'Histoire" is a Europe 1 Studio podcast.

Topics covered: Design – Architecture – Fashion Design – Le Corbusier -

"At the heart of history" is a Europe 1 Studio podcast.

Writing and presentation: Virginie Girod

- Producer: Camille Bichler

- Artistic direction: Adèle Humbert and Julien Tharaud

- Director: Clément Ibrahim

- Original music: Julien Tharaud

- Additional music: Julien Tharaud and Sébastien Guidis

- Communication: Kelly Decroix

- Visual: Sidonie Mangin

An event will trigger Charlotte Perriand's career. At only 24 years old, she went to the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs and exhibited her own interior: the bar under the roof. His innovation is in total break with the codes of the time. If Art Deco and Art Nouveau use rather noble materials, for her part, Charlotte Perriand chooses rubber, glass and metal tube. An art from the industrial world, which detonated at the time.... "Au Cœur de l'Histoire" is a Europe 1 Studio production.

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