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Article: Beautiful things transcend time. Why are Le Corbusier's designs still beautiful 100 years later?

美しいものは、時代を超える。 なぜル・コルビュジエのデザインは100年経っても美しいのか

Beautiful things transcend time. Why are Le Corbusier's designs still beautiful 100 years later?


I have always loved being surrounded by architecture and interior design.

When choosing furniture or looking at buildings, there's a common thread in what naturally draws me in.

One such figure is Le Corbusier.

The architecture and furniture Le Corbusier created, despite being designed approximately 100 years ago, blend surprisingly naturally into contemporary spaces.

These are not designs that chased trends.

That's why they don't feel old even across eras; in fact, they can even feel fresh when viewed today.

I believe this sensation is very similar to that of vintage Cartier.

The Santos was born in 1904, and the Tank in 1917.

Even after more than 100 years, their designs continue to be loved worldwide.

This is because they are not watches that competed for novelty, but rather watches that have nurtured a perfected design with care.

Truly good design doesn't speak more than necessary.

It doesn't make a showy statement either.

However, the longer you use it, the more you realize its beauty and perfection.

Isn't this an appeal common to both Le Corbusier's furniture and vintage Cartier?

Whether I'm choosing interiors or watches, I prioritize "will I still love it in 10 or 20 years?" rather than "is it trendy?"

Items chosen by this standard, strangely enough, don't fade with time.

On the contrary, my affection deepens as the years pass.

The same goes for vintage Cartier.

Those who choose a Santos or Tank are not just selecting a watch; they are likely resonating with the history and design behind it, and the philosophy the brand has built.

What Ante wishes to introduce is not just the product of a watch.

It's design passed down through generations, the philosophy behind it, and the value of something that can be loved for a long time.

Truly beautiful things are not born from trends.

They are things that continue to move people's hearts across eras.

I believe this is the charm of vintage Cartier, and a value I wish to continue to cherish and convey.

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美しいものは、時代を超える。|静かな空間には、美しい時間が流れている。

Beautiful things transcend time. | Beautiful moments flow through a serene space.

Beautiful things transcend time. Beautiful moments flow in quiet spaces. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit THE MAGARIGAWA CLUB. Although it is a facility centered around a circuit, what move...

Read more