E-1027: a pioneering modernist masterpiece

In 1926 the Irish architect and furniture designer Eileen Gray commenced design and construction of a gorgeous villa on the French Riviera she called E-1027.

It was a pioneering masterpiece of modernist architecture – inspired by Corbusier's 'five points' but two years before his famous Villa Savoye.

In 2024 society member Michael Hauptman visited there with his wife, and will present the fascinating story of the villa.

It's a tale of love, betrayal, obsession, feminism and sexism, scandal and murder, and even some architecture!

About Michael Hauptman

Michael is a WEA tutor with a keen interest in the late 1800s and early 20th century. For over 15 years, he has been conducting walking tours of Sydney’s CBD looking at Victorian era and Art Deco architecture.

Light refreshments will be provided.

A pioneering modernist masterpiece

Date: Saturday 12 April 2025

Time: 7.00pm
If you're a Society member, you're invited to join our AGM which is from 6.00pm.

Venue: Marrickville Library & Pavilion, 313 Marrickville Road, Marrickville 2204

(On the corner of Marrickville Road and Livingstone Road)

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Images: A recent picture of the E-1027 house; Eileen Grey and Le Corbusier; an early picture of E-1027