THE ARCHITECTURE OF WANDERLUST

Rado maps the radical modernism of Le Corbusier with a trio of high-tech ceramic timepieces.

- ANANDHI GOPINATH

To travel is to seek out the lines that define the human experience. For the discerning global citizen, the ultimate itineraries are rarely determined by geography alone; instead, they are mapped by the monuments, silhouettes, and structural philosophies that shape our urban landscapes. This month, as we contemplate new horizons and the changing frontiers of luxury travel, our gaze naturally turns toward the built environment.

It is a world forever indebted to CharlesÉdouard Jeanneret-the Swiss-born design visionary who would alter the course of 20th-century design under a single, maverick moniker: Le Corbusier.

Born in the horological heartland of La Chaux-de-Fonds, Le Corbusier began his creative life as a watch engraver before going on to become the undisputed father of modern architecture. His structural approach was disruptive, captivating, and iconic. Today, Lengnau-based watchmaker Rado-fondly known in high watchmaking circles as the master of materials-has captured the spirit of Le Corbusier's global architectural pilgrimage in a spectacular new trio of special-edition timepieces.

Produced in partnership with Les Couleurs Suisse, the organisation mandated to license the architect's legendary colour theories, this special True Round collection frames travel not through traditional time zones, but through the profound sense of place found in three of Le Corbusier's most legendary global projects.