
Le Corbusier
"Our eyes are made to see forms in light; light and shade reveal these forms; cubes, cones, spheres, cylinders or pyramids are the great primary forms which light reveals to advantage; the image of these is distinct and tangible within us without ambiguity. It is for this reason that these are beautiful forms, the most beautiful forms."

The Vision
A true titan of 20th-century architecture, Le Corbusier's lighting designs are as structural and functional as his buildings. Driven by the philosophy that 'our eyes are made to see forms in light,' he crafted masterpieces like the Lampe de Marseille, the rugged Projecteur series, and the Brutalist Borne Béton. Today, ILLUM-TEC brings these authentic, historically significant pieces to Singapore, allowing modern luxury spaces and heritage renovations to inherit the genius of early modernism.
Discover the authentic NEMO collection in Singapore. Illum-Tec provides authorized supply, DALI/Casambi integration, and warranty support for all Le Corbusier fixtures.
The Collection (18 Items)

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Borne Béton Grande
The monumental expression of Le Corbusier’s Brutalist vision. This large-scale concrete luminaire brings immense architectural weight and presence to any outdoor or indoor landscape. The heavy, raw material contrasts beautifully with the precise, modern LED light it casts, creating a profound dialogue between mass and void.

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Borne Béton Petite
An early, groundbreaking experiment in Brutalist architecture. Designed by Le Corbusier in 1952 for the Bhakra Dam in India and the Unité d’Habitation, this spartan concrete fixture is now equipped with a state-of-the-art LED engine. The subtle variations in the raw concrete ensure every piece is uniquely yours.

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Escargot
A rare, limited-edition sculptural masterpiece. Designed by Le Corbusier in 1951 for the public spaces of the Unité d’Habitation in Marseille, the Escargot takes its organic, spiraling form from nature. Crafted from solid burnished brass, it conceals an internal reflector that projects a majestic, indirect wash of light. A true collector’s item.

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La Roche
The very first wall lamp designed by Le Corbusier in 1925 for Villa La Roche—a manifesto of purist architecture. Nemo’s re-edition enhances its lightness and functionality with an IP-rated matte metal frame and an opal glass diffuser, delivering historically significant, soft illumination to outdoor corridors and patios.

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Lampe Cabanon
A profound symbol of post-war rebirth and essential living. Created in 1952 for Le Corbusier’s personal refuge on the French Riviera ("Cabanon"), this lamp’s shade is crafted from the very tracing paper the architect used, mounted on an artifact from the war—a mortar shell carrier. A deeply historic and soulful design piece.

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Lampe De Marseille
A true icon of Brutalist architecture. Designed between 1949 and 1952 for the Unité d’Habitation in Marseille, this imposing wall lamp features two cone-shaped shades on a massive articulated arm. It simultaneously projects sharp beams upwards and downwards, dominating the space with historic authority.

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Le Cadre Parfait
A brilliant conceptual shift designed in 1950 for Swiss art collector Heidi Weber. By placing glass within a solid oak frame, Le Corbusier transformed traditional proportions. Hung on a wall, the illuminated glass appears to float, creating a glowing cubic body that blurs the line between a lamp and a framed masterpiece.

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Parliament
A symbol of 1950s modernism, originally designed by Le Corbusier in 1963 for the Parliament building in Chandigarh, India. Its dual-cone adjustable diffuser provides simultaneous direct and indirect lighting. Finished in the iconic "claviers de couleurs" color palettes developed by the Swiss-French master himself.

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Projecteur 165 Wall Ceiling
A compact, surface-mounted adaptation of Le Corbusier’s 1954 classic. Designed to mount directly to ceilings or walls, it features a rugged industrial housing with exposed wingnuts. Its sandblasted inner glass diffuses the light, offering historically rich architectural illumination for modern corridors and low ceilings.

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Projecteur 365 Floor
Industrial heritage redefined. Conceived by Le Corbusier in 1954 to illuminate the High Court of Chandigarh, the Projecteur 365 is a robust, functional masterpiece. Featuring an aluminum body with exposed structural wingnuts and a sandblasted inner glass diffuser, it delivers a powerful, theatrical beam perfect for architectural highlighting.

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Projecteur 365 Pendant
The full-scale realization of Le Corbusier’s original 1954 design for the Sanskar Kendra Museum. This monumental outdoor pendant acts as a powerful beacon, utilizing its rugged aluminum body and domed glass to maximize lighting effect while remaining impervious to harsh weather conditions.
Le Corbusier in Singapore: FAQs
What are the most famous NEMO lights by Le Corbusier?
Le Corbusier is renowned for creating iconic pieces for NEMO, including Applique De Marseille, Applique De Marseille Mini, Applique Radieuse. These designs represent a perfect blend of form and function.
Where can I buy authentic Le Corbusier lamps in Singapore?
Illum-Tec Pte Ltd is an official project partner for NEMO in Singapore. We supply the full range of authentic Le Corbusier designs, complete with official manufacturer warranties and technical support.
Can I integrate Le Corbusier's lights with smart home systems?
Yes. Most NEMO fixtures designed by Le Corbusier can be integrated with smart control systems like Casambi or DALI. Illum-Tec provides specialized drivers and commissioning services to ensure seamless smart home integration.






