<p>Clever Confidential is Clever’s offshoot series, where we dig into the darker side of design - the shadowy, sometimes sordid tales hiding under a glossy topcoat of respectable legacy.</p><br><p>In Ep. 5 we explore the haunting tale of E-1027, an architectural masterpiece born of love but marred by betrayal, obsession, and tragedy. From its creation by Eileen Gray to its desecration by Le Corbusier, and its descent into decadence during World War II, this house has borne witness to some of humanity’s darkest and most beautiful moments. Hosts Amy Devers and Andrew Wagner uncover the secrets etched into its walls and the spirits that linger within.</p><br><p>Many thanks to this episode’s guest expert <a href="http://anthonyflint.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anthony Flint</a>, author of <em>Modern Man: The Life of Le Corbusier, Architect of Tomorrow </em>and host of the <a href="https://www.lincolninst.edu/podcasts/land-matters/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Land Matters</a> podcast.</p><br><p><a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/clever-confidential/eileen-gray-le-corbusier-e1027" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">See images and read the transcript!</a></p><br><p>Please help us out by completing a short <a href="https://forms.gle/EZGLEjcm4qSCQhf19" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LISTENER SURVEY</a></p><br><p>Head to <a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cleverpodcast.com</a> for over 200+ more episodes of Clever, and the 4 previous episodes of <a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/clever-confidential" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Clever Confidential</a>.</p><br><p><a href="https://amydevers.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to our substack newsletter</a> for updates, bonus content, and new episode alerts.</p><br><p>Please say Hi on social! <a href="http://twitter.com/CleverPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cleverpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/18411226/admin/feed/posts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linkedin</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cleverpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> - @CleverPodcast, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amydevers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@amydevers</a></p><br><p>If you enjoy Clever Confidential we could use your support! Please consider <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/clever/id1106679693?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">leaving a review</a>, <a href="http://www.cleverpodcast.com/sponsor-support/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">making a donation, becoming a sponsor</a>, or introducing us to your friends! We love and appreciate you!</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Clever

Amy Devers

Clever Confidential Ep. 5: Eileen Gray and the Aura of E-1027

NOV 26, 202437 MIN
Clever

Clever Confidential Ep. 5: Eileen Gray and the Aura of E-1027

NOV 26, 202437 MIN

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<p>Clever Confidential is Clever’s offshoot series, where we dig into the darker side of design - the shadowy, sometimes sordid tales hiding under a glossy topcoat of respectable legacy.</p><br><p>In Ep. 5 we explore the haunting tale of E-1027, an architectural masterpiece born of love but marred by betrayal, obsession, and tragedy. From its creation by Eileen Gray to its desecration by Le Corbusier, and its descent into decadence during World War II, this house has borne witness to some of humanity’s darkest and most beautiful moments. Hosts Amy Devers and Andrew Wagner uncover the secrets etched into its walls and the spirits that linger within.</p><br><p>Many thanks to this episode’s guest expert <a href="http://anthonyflint.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anthony Flint</a>, author of <em>Modern Man: The Life of Le Corbusier, Architect of Tomorrow </em>and host of the <a href="https://www.lincolninst.edu/podcasts/land-matters/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Land Matters</a> podcast.</p><br><p><a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/clever-confidential/eileen-gray-le-corbusier-e1027" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">See images and read the transcript!</a></p><br><p>Please help us out by completing a short <a href="https://forms.gle/EZGLEjcm4qSCQhf19" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LISTENER SURVEY</a></p><br><p>Head to <a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cleverpodcast.com</a> for over 200+ more episodes of Clever, and the 4 previous episodes of <a href="https://www.cleverpodcast.com/clever-confidential" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Clever Confidential</a>.</p><br><p><a href="https://amydevers.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to our substack newsletter</a> for updates, bonus content, and new episode alerts.</p><br><p>Please say Hi on social! <a href="http://twitter.com/CleverPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cleverpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/18411226/admin/feed/posts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linkedin</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cleverpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> - @CleverPodcast, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amydevers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@amydevers</a></p><br><p>If you enjoy Clever Confidential we could use your support! Please consider <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/clever/id1106679693?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">leaving a review</a>, <a href="http://www.cleverpodcast.com/sponsor-support/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">making a donation, becoming a sponsor</a>, or introducing us to your friends! We love and appreciate you!</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>