Pierre Jeanneret

Pierre Jeanneret was born on 22 March 1896 in Geneva, Switzerland. He is perhaps best known for his influential work in Chandigarh, India, where—alongside Le Corbusier—he designed many of the city’s public buildings and furnishings. The Chandigarh project epitomized their modernist ideals, seamlessly blending functional design with a deep sense of place. Jeanneret’s work has left an enduring impact on architecture and design, underscoring the importance of integrating aesthetics with functionality.