12/09/2026
Luis Bustamante Interiors designed a striking project in Mexico City featuring artwork by Antoni Tapies and iconic furnishings by Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier.
The Advocate chairs (aka Advocate & Press, LC/PJ-SI-41-A) , originally created for the High Court in Chandigarh, India. They were meticulously designed to reflect the court’s authority and hierarchy through specific features, such as judge armchairs possessing significantly taller backrests than those made for advocates. Crafted from teak, these historic chairs merge rational geometry, functionalism, and local Indian craftsmanship with modernism, they are often upholstered today in luxurious materials such as hide skin, velvet, or calf leather.
The rich history behind these designs stems from the collaboration between Swiss-born architect Pierre Jeanneret and his cousin, Le Corbusier. In the early 1950s, the duo embarked on an ambitious urban planning project in Chandigarh to design low-cost buildings for the community, ultimately transforming the city into a celebrated landmark of modern architecture. Le Corbusier, a multifaceted visionary active mostly in France, shaped the landscape of modern design alongside Jeanneret, whose legacy lives on through these enduring furniture pieces.
Interior: Luis Bustamante Interiors
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