Testimonials 2024

Les Couleurs Suisse
THE VALUE OF
LE CORBUSIER‘S
POLYCHROMIE ARCHITECTURALE
HOW LEADING PREMIUM MANUFACTURERS LEVERAGE
THE UNIQUE COLOUR SYSTEM
TESTIMONIALS 2024

The colours and layouts used in this print version of the ‘masterpiece of
testimonials 2024’ can not be used as references or reproduction in any kind
or form given they do NOT represent the original samples owned and governed
by Les Couleurs Suisse AG. Any reproduction, copying or extract requires
written approval of Les Couleurs Suisse AG. All rights reserved.

Le Corbusier, an architect and thinker ahead of his time, transcended the boundaries of
conventional aesthetics and created a legacy that lives on to this day. His ideas have
influenced not only architecture, philosophy and the arts, but also the experience of colour.
This year’s collection of emotional and powerful beliefs clearly expresses the essence of
his thoughts and work, especially with regards to the meaning of colour, which remains a
timeless success to this day.
The statements by our partner’s directors confirm the considerable added value and great
potential of the Polychromie Architecturale in its effective application, particularly in
today’s current environment and trends. The results, and even more the different
perspectives, amaze architects, designers, and Le Corbusier enthusiasts alike.
Le Corbusier‘s vision lives on in these quotes! The architectural world is inspired and
encouraged to promote 63 colourful sustainable ways of thinking.
We hope you will find this book a source of inspiration as well as a confirmation of the
Polychromie Architecturale’s many values. Le Corbusier and its colours’ timeless relevance
when applied to premium products clearly contributes to the success of the respective
companies, whether in marketing presence, premium pricing or cross-selling conversations
- the potential is enormous.
My special appreciation goes to our partners for providing these valuable insights and
beliefs. I encourage you to immerse yourself in the inspiring reading of the pages to follow.
Sincerely yours
Matthias Naumann, Chairman of the Board, Les Couleurs Suisse

This edition showcases the TESTIMONIALS of the VALUE,
SUSTAINABILITY and UNIQUENESS
of Le Corbusier’s colours:
The TIMELESS Polychromie Architecturale - all stated by C-Level
Executives of our Partners, leading Architects and Designers around the Globe!

63 Architectural Colours - The Architectural Polychromie
The collection of 1931
The collection of 1959
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Premium partners of Les Couleurs®Le Corbusier

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“It is necessary to facilitate the task, to eliminate
the sterile fatigues (effort of memory).
It is necessary to classify, display a choice.
The eye must see! Objectively, truly.“
Le Corbusier

© LCS-ADAGP – PROLITTERIS – Le Corbusier

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320024 outremer gris
“Le Corbusier’s Polychromie Architecturale - A unique tool for skilful,
awe-inspiring and comprehensive colour concepts.”
Matthias Naumann, Chairman of the Board, Les Couleurs Suisse, Switzerland

32023 outremer pâle
„The ingenious, most useful Polychromie Architecturale
color palette developed by Le Corbusier
speaks for itself in the Arte wallcovering design “Dots”
which is solely based on its combinations of colors.
This design continues to be chosen by designers in the USA
for an infinite variety of projects since the introduction in 2014.
We are thrilled to be part of this successful collaboration.“
Bill Calhoun, President ARTE USA Inc., USA

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32142 ombre naturelle claire

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„Our Le Corbusier collection has attracted a great deal of attention
thanks to its clear lines and striking color accents, and brand
awareness among architects and interior designers as well as
design-savvy private customers.“
Dr. Jochen Ihring, CEO / Managing Director,
Dauphin HumanDesign Group GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
Bosse is a brand of the Dauphin HumanDesign® Group

32023 outremer pâle
„LS 990 is the universal all-rounder from JUNG in a trendy design
look - from the Les Couleurs® Le Corbusier color selection to the
real metal version, from classic switches to intelligent smart home
equipment. In discussions with planners and builders, however,
the color is always mentioned as the starting point.“
Deniz Turgut, Head of Marketing, ALBRECHT JUNG GMBH & CO. KG, Germany

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32121 terre sienne brique

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„Colour has always been important to Tekla, and a point of great inspiration.
Through our partnership with Les Couleurs, we were able to explore this even
further, accessing the incredible archive of Le Corbusier’s official colour palette
as used in the Architectural Polychromy. This has offered deeper storytelling
across all of our communications, allowing a more meaningful connection for
our customers while they explore our entire product collection.“
Kristoffer Juhl, Managing Director, Tekla, Denmark

32091 rose pâle
„Our aim is to operate everything that is related to handles and grips
from a single source. Thanks to our network of partners, we are able
to perfect this consistency: for example, we cooperate closely with
JUNG, whose switches are within sight and reach of our door
handles. Our customers are thrilled that both products can
be perfectly coordinated in terms of color.“
Tobias Gockeln, Managing Director, FSB, Germany

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32012 gris moyen

32120 terre sienne brûlée 31
„The strongest benefit is certainly the name Le Corbusier.
But also the timelessness of the Polychromie Architecturale,
with architectural principles including the impressive
combinability of the color tones.
The keyboards are simple and allow almost unlimited design
possibilities.“
Hans-Jürgen Teschmit
Head of Key Account Management, Representative Le Corbusier, Keimfarben GmbH, Germany

32001 blanc
„Anyone who is allowed to design rooms should always bear in mind, on
the one hand, the goal of timelessness, and on the other, the accentuation
of surfaces and furniture. Well-designed rooms have always been
sustainably designed harmoniously with its occupant. The color palette
defined by Le Corbusier almost 100 years ago is still a lively and on trend.
And it will continue to do so.“
Stefan Waldenmaier, Chairman of the Board, LEICHT, Germany

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„Le Corbusier´s bold approach on modern architecture - and his
philosophy on the importance of form and function has been a great
inspiration for us, creating CØR Studio Paris. The vibrance yet
timelessness of the colors add an exceptional layer to the spatial
design language and the aesthetic approach we choose to create a
unique yet multifunctional location in Paris.“
Thea von Winning, Founder of CØR Studio Paris, France

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„Beauty is often created together. We are proud to be able to offer the unique
colors of Le Corbusier‘s Polychromie Architecturale. The cooperation with
Les Couleurs® Le Corbusier inspires and opens doors to a world full of
elegance and creative diversity. Together, we create unique aesthetic
experiences that inspire creativity and appeal to the senses.“
Pietro Tiziani, Marketing & Sales Manager Construction
Member of the Executive Board, KARL BUBENHOFER AG, Switzerland

32080 orange

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32122 terre sienne claire 31
„As a provider of high-quality and durable aluminum system solutions for
roller shutters, sun protection, windows, doors, sliding doors, facades
and roofing, our products make a significant contribution to the design of
buildings, both on the outside and inside. Through our partnership with
Les Couleurs® Le Corbusier, which we have had since 2018, we have
expanded our surface coating expertise to include an additional range
of colors. This enables us to use the exclusive shades of Polychromie
Architecturale for the design of high-quality and sustainable buildings.“
Dr. Max Schöne, CEO, heroal, Germany

32040 vert anglais
„As a globally renowned company, we have repositioned ourselves over the past
two years – without getting rid of our inherent concepts or innovative ideas.
The 63 colours and the associated concept of Polychromie Architectruale will
therefore continue to accompany ANKER for decades to come, as it is a
sensible and coherent system.“
Marcus Reimann, CEO, Anker, Germany

32023 outremer pâle

32141 ombre naturelle moyenne

32042 vert anglais clair
“Rado and LCS have a lot in common.
Rado watches are much more than just timepieces.
For many of our customers, they represent
important milestones in their lives and the emotions
associated with them, or they evoke desirability
due to their unique design.“
Adrian Bosshard, CEO, Rado, Switzerland

32081 orange clair
„We are convinced that the key features of the Polychromie
Architecturale - harmonious interplay, comprehensive colour
compendium and architectural relevance – with all its
values and offerings a clear effect on our company’s
overall perception.“
Thomas Roll, Segment Manager Architecture, IGP Pulvertechnik, Switzerland

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32042 vert anglais pâle
„Awakening interest in architectural studios is fundamentally what our company is
looking for. Our goal is really matching interior design requests and a strong
historical architectural name is always a kind of “quality mark”.
Barbara Savorani, Head of Marketing, Gigacer, Italy

FLC-PROLITTERIS - Le Corbusier

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„The choice of colours responds to a manifestation of individualidity
(red, or green, or blue).
The limitation of each of these colours to certain values
is dictated by reasons of the mural importance (architecture, law of light).
And for each of these tones I looked for the most effective values
from the mural point of view. For each colour there are a few places of intensitiy,
where opulence is evident.“
Le Corbusier

32123 terre sienne pâle
“The colour palette and accompanying philosophy of Le Corbusier‘s
Polychromie Architecturale remain relevant even after so many
years. This makes the wallcoverings inspired by his work stand the test
of time, rendering them timeless and distinctive. Few wallcoverings
achieve this level of enduring significance. We take pride in the
wonderful collaboration between the foundation Le Corbusier,
Les Couleurs Suisse and Arte. Through the use of new techniques and
materials, Le Corbusier’s progressive designs are transformed into a
unique collection of wallcoverings with a contemporary appeal.”
Bill Calhoun, President ARTE USA Inc., USA

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32050 vert foncé

32142 ombre naturelle claire
„The 63 colours of the Polychromie Architecturale are a perfect,
manageable tool for easily achieving very different spatial moods -
from conservative and elegant to bold and colourful. The rooms can
be harmoniously immersed in wonderful worlds of colours, or the
elements in the room can be excitingly muted or turned down by
the different colour tones.“
Isabelle Camenzind, Architect and Interior Design, Switzerland

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„We were inspired by Le Corbusier’s unorthodox approach to colour,
including the 63 unique colours within the Architectural Polychromy,
and how he applied them to his personal spaces, designs and objects.
Much like Le Corbusier, colour and its ability to change a space’s
impression is at the heart of Tekla, which extends naturally into
everything we do. This has been further explored through
our collection in partnership with LCS, whereby this truly unique
approach to colour is applied across 15 blanket designs.“
Kristoffer Juhl, Managing Director, Tekla, Denmark

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“Les Couleurs® Le Corbusier are like water in a desert of sameness.
The colours are so pure and authentic to a time period and design
revolution. The density and vibrance of colour. The edit. The
combinations and colour theory. LCLC are both historic and yet
entirely modern. They are like nothing else.”
Hans-Jürgen Teschmit, Head of Key Account Management, Representative Le Corbusier, Keimfarben GmbH,
Germany

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Products are created in a factory, but brands are created in the mind.” Walter Landor
Following this pioneer, I accompany ANKER in re-processing the brand’s core in
terms of communication by bringing it closer to our target groups with the use of
the right stories. The Polychromie Architecturale offers ANKER another
wonderful opportunity to demonstrate our avant-garde spirit in the context
of contemporary history.”
Christine Rehermann, Head of Marketing, Anker, Germany

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“This was particularly noticeable at our trade fair appearance at the „Seoul Living
Design Fair“ in February 2023, where we presented the diversity of the Bosse
modul space tubular furniture system at our 190 m² stand. The reaction to the
use of Le Corbusier‘s colors was great, in particular it was very well received by
interior designers, architects and design-savvy end users.”
Dr. Jochen Ihring, CEO / Managing Director, Dauphin HumanDesign Group GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
Bosse is a brand of the Dauphin HumanDesign® Group

4320J terre d‘ombre brûlée 59
„Color is a wonderful way to express emotions. The Polychromie Architecturale
complements the simple design of the classic LS 990 switch with the emotional
perception of color. Switches and sockets are thus transformed from purely
functional objects into design elements, and in the best case even into design
objects. The large selection of colours, and a wide range of functions, breaks
up the formal simplicity of the switch range. The result is a comprehensive
design spectrum for a product that, strictly speaking, has been regarded as a
necessity for decades. LS 990 is considered to be the simplest and at the same
time most multifaceted switch on the market. This aspect is also due to the
Polychromie Architecturale.“
Deniz Turgut, Head of Marketing, ALBRECHT JUNG GMBH & CO. KG, Germany

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4320F vert olive vif
„The broad range of topics of the architect, designer, painter and urban planner
Le Corbusier fascinates us – and also our customers.
His works have had a significant impact on 20th-century architecture and continue
to influence discourse to the present day. In the best sense of the word, his life and
work are still reliable door openers today. In personal appointments with our
consultants, our customers are curious and pleased to experience our products in
the 63 colours of the Polychromy Architecturale haptically and visually.“
Jürgen Hess, Managing Director, FSB, Germany

FLC-PROLITTERIS - Le Corbusier

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„What had to be avoided at all costs was allowing the wall to become unacceptable
through what might be called „vibratroy“ colour effects...
This called for a high-handed approach, i.e. eliminating colours that could be seen as
non-architectural. Better still, it meant research, it meant limiting oneself to colours
that could be seen as eminentely architectural and adopting as a motto:
We‘ve got quite enough of those already!“
Le Corbusier

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„In 2023 I was able to organize an exhibition for the
Kunsthaus Zurich that presented Käthe Kollwitz in all
her emotional force. However, it would be shortened
if one wanted to describe Kollwitz as an expressionist:
“From time immemorial,” as Kollwitz emphasized,
“all good art has been expressionism, i.e. expressive art.”
In order to do justice to the expression of Kollwitz‘s
works, I also paid particular attention to the wall colors,
and with Les Couleurs I had a reliable partner for this
endeavor.“
Jonas Beyer, Curator Art House Zurich, Switzerland

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„We also find the exchange with the other partners in the Les Couleurs Suisse
network very enriching. For example, this resulted in a joint event at the BAU
2023 trade fair with the companies FSB and JUNG, at which we were able to
successfully present the cross-trade application possibilities of the
Les Couleurs® Le Corbusier color world to architects and interested parties.“
Dr. Max Schöne, CEO, heroal, Germany

4320M le rubis
„The strongest benefit is certainly the name Le Corbusier. But also the timelessness
of the Polychromy Architectural, with the architectural principles including the
impressive combinability of the color tones. The keyboards are simple and allow
almost unlimited design possibilities.“
Hans-Jürgen Teschmit, Head of Key Account Management, Representative Le Corbusier, Keimfarben GmbH,
Germany

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4320A rouge vermillon 59

32041 vert anglais clair
„We work in the building and architectural field, therefore the name of the father
of modern architecture is particularly well matching to our business. Le Corbusier
means evergreen style and taste in interior designs. As our product is manufactured
to be long-lasting, only timeless shades could accompany.“
Barabara Savorani, Head of Marketing, Gigacer, Italy

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„Color is a wonderful way to express emotions. The Polychromie
Architecturale complements the simple design of the classic LS 990
switch with the emotional perception of color. The large selection of
colours, and a wide range of functions, breaks up the formal simplicity of
the switch range. The result is a comprehensive design spectrum for a
product that, strictly speaking, has been regarded as a necessity for
decades. LS 990 is considered to be the simplest and at the same
time most multifaceted switch on the market. This aspect is also
due to the Polychromie Architecturale.“
Deniz Turgut, Head of Marketing, ALBRECHT JUNG GMBH & CO. KG, Germany

4320R ombre naturelle 59

4320W le jaune vif

32031 céruléen vif
„Just as important as quality and making, so are the colours and designs we apply
to our products. In that sense, a thoughtful approach to colours is a prerequisite for
the relevance of our products. Studying the approach of Le Corbusier, and applying
his work to our products has not only been an honour. It has also allowed us to
develop our expertise further and strengthen our ability to continuously deliver
great products to our customers.“
Kristoffer Juhl, Managing Director, Tekla, Denmark

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„The Polychromie Architecturale offers a selling point that
no competitor can match: a holistic concept that has been
established for decades and speaks an architectural language
ranging from building envelopes to interior design.“
Karlheinz Werker, Prokurist & Head of Supply Chain | Purchasing, Anker, Germany

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32060 ocre

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„It is above all the awareness of the Le Corbusier „brand“ and its globally
appreciated two-part Polychromie Architecturale that helps our brand to
make itself known to other indirect customer groups beyond the narrow
industry networks with unbroken radiance.“
Thomas Roll, Segment Manager Architecture, IGP Pulvertechnik, Switzerland

32024 outremer gris
„Bosse Design is the first and only system furniture manufacturer to
offer Le Corbusier‘s fascinating color palette for contract furnishing
and private living. With fronts in twelve selected shades from the
standardized „Polychromie Architecturale“ colour palette, we clearly
differentiate ourselves from other suppliers of system furniture.“
Dr. Jochen Ihring, CEO / Managing Director, Dauphin HumanDesign Group GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
Bosse is a brand of the Dauphin HumanDesign® Group

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FLC-PROLITTERIS - Le Corbusier

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„Colour in architecture -
a means as powerful as the groundplan and section.
Or better: polychromy,
a component of the ground plan
and the section itself.“
Le Corbusier

A big THANK YOU to all the contributors of this edition,
for testifying the timeless VALUE and INSPIRATION the
UNIQUE Polychromie Architecturale can bring.

The Fondation Le Corbusier
& Les Couleurs Suisse

© LCS @ 2024