Rado True Round x Les Couleurs Le Corbusier Special Edition
Disruptive, captivating, iconic. Three words that characterise the work of Le Corbusier, the Swiss-born design visionary, whose unique and striking approach to architecture has been captured in a new collection of special-edition Rado timepieces -which may also be described by those same three words. Launch of Rado True Round x Les Couleurs Le Corbusier Special Edition The new releases are the latest output in a long-running collaboration between Rado and Les Couleurs Suisse . For Rado, known as the Master of Materials, Le Corbusiers bold designs and use of modern materials and statement colours strike a chord with its own approach to watchmaking and appetite for innovation. So far, the partnership has seen the release of 12 Rado watches, which focused on deploying contribution to modern architecture -which set the tone for the then-emergent Brutalist style - with each watch referencing one of his most epic projects. Minimalist elegance The first watch pays tribute to La Cit Radieuse, a vast, concrete apartment building in Marseille, France, completed in 1952, and which reimagined modern urban living. This special edition features an abstract inspiration of the buildings rough-cast, board-formed concrete, known as bton-brut , laser engraved in its high-tech ceramic dial. This offers a highly intricate interpretation of the concretes innate texture, with each minute detail intriguingly reflecting the light. Each watch in the series combines four shades from the Polychromie Architectural. First introduced in 1931, and extended in 1959, the palette was identified by the great designer as being eminently architectural, naturally harmonious and able to be combined in any way. This first watch is presented in Ivory White, reference 4320B, across its monobloc high-tech ceramic case and matching crown and bracelet, telling a story of pure, minimalist elegance. It is the first time that this specific colour has been deployed in high-tech ceramic. Its worth remembering that the colour runs right through the material the final hue is not just a coating or finish, but acquired during sintering, when it is heated to 1,450C. Faithfully recreating an exact shade with this complex methodology is no small thing and took Rados experts years to perfect. This timepiece is complemented by hands in Lucent Sky Blue (32021), Luminous Ultramarine Blue (32020) and Light Ultramarine Blue (32023). Monochromatic power The second watch honours the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in the USA. In a region so closely associated with American history, the Centers bold aesthetic was a stark contrast against the leafy squares and Georgian architecture of Harvard University. As the only building Le Corbusier designed in North America and one of his last, completed in 1963 it is part of the nations cultural heritage. An abstract evocation of its moulded concrete facade features in the dial of this special edition, similarly laser engraved in high-tech ceramic. Showcased in Iron Grey specifically 32010 from the Polychromie Architectural the piece conveys the monochromatic power of raw concrete, a material which allowed for the more disruptive, sculptural forms so associated with Le Corbusier. The watchs lacquered hands offer a dramatic juxtaposition against the dial, in three additional colours from his palette: Cream White (32001), Powerful Orange (4320S) and Slightly Greyed English Green (32041). Monumental design The final watch in the series celebrates Le Corbusiers capacity to conceptualise ideas on a truly epic scale through his visionary plan for Chandigarh, India. Conceived as a completely new capital for Punjab, he imagined a more rational, efficient city with a geometric grid layout, shared principles for architectural design, and nature carefully integrated a design legacy that would shape urban planning throughout the rest of the 20 th century. This special edition includes a dial design inspired by detail from the Palace of Assembly, one of three public buildings known as the Capitol Complex, completed in 1962. An abstract inspiration of a section of this monumental buildings facade is laser engraved in the dial, within a darker palette still. Here, the high-tech ceramic monobloc case, crown and bracelet appear in Ivory Black -4320E from the Polychromie Architectural accompanied by lacquered hands in Powerful Orange (4320S), Emerald Green (4320G) and Olive Green (4320F). Sensuous and scratch-proof The reverse of all three watches features 63 digitally printed colour strips - representing the full spectrum of the Polychromie Architectural. They encircle the view of the Rado calibre R763 automatic movement within, which can be seen through a flat sapphire crystal that features the logo of Le Corbusier at its centre. The colour strips also decorate the presentation box each watch is supplied in. On the wrist, the watchs high-tech ceramic construction feels impossibly light and beautifully comfortable the material quickly matches body temperature while the materials sensuous qualities are magnetically alluring. The almost scratch-proof characteristics of high-tech ceramic lend it unrivalled durability, just like Le Corbusiers beloved concrete, while the Rado calibre R763 automatic movements 80-hour power reserve and waterresistance to 5 bar (50 metres) give it astonishing practicality. This architecturally inspired collection, pairing the father of modernism with the watchmaking vision of Rado, Master of Materials, represents a poignant new chapter in the story of Swiss design. Rado x Design Creativity is the lifeblood of Rado and has long been a part of the brands identity. Over the years, it has been involved in more than thirty collaborations with some of the worlds most visionary artists and designers, including luminaries such as Le Corbusier. Each project serves to open Rado to new horizons. Accordingly, its passion for design shares pride of place with the brands unending mission to discover and develop innovative materials, and is at the core of the brands identity, expressed as Design You Can Feel. About Le Corbusier Born Charles-douard Jeanneret in 1887, in the Swiss watch capital La Chaux-de-Fonds, Le Corbusier adopted his famous pseudonym in 1920, reflecting his own belief in reinvention and a trend for artists at the time to be known by a single name. That spark of maverick originality runs through the full gamut of his output, which included urban planning, furniture design, painting and writing. While he also enjoyed an earlier career as a watch engraver, it is arguably his architectural legacy that cemented his reputation as a pioneer indeed as the father of modern architecture with many of his disruptive, captivating designs still celebrated today. About the collaboration Today Les Couleurs Suisse is exclusively mandated by the Fondation Le Corbusier to license the great designers original palette of architectural colours, the Polychromy Architectural colours/le-corbusier) . This dynamic colour system with a total of 63 colours, developed by the father of modernism and international design and style in 1931 and 1959, is to this day considered the ultimate system for colouring architecture and interiors. As both Rado and Corbusier are considered masters of materials, it makes sense that Rado has introduced Corbusiers colours in high-tech ceramic. Rado True Round x Les Couleurs Le Corbusier Special Edition Ref. R27049012 Movement Rado calibre R763, automatic, 25 jewels, 3 hands, 80-hour power reserve, antimagnetic Nivachron hairspring, exceeds standard test requirements from 3 to 5 positions for higher accuracy Case Matt Ivory White 4320B high-tech ceramic case and crown, monobloc construction Titanium case back with digital printing on sapphire crystal, featuring Le Corbusier Polychromie Architectural colour strips Curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both faces Water-resistant to 5 bar (50m) Dial Ivory White 4320B high-tech ceramic Laser-engraved abstraction of a concrete surface found at La Cit Radieuse, Marseille, France Hands Lucent Sky Blue 32021 hour hand Luminous Ultramarine Blue 32020 minute hand Light Ultramarine Blue 32023 second hand Bracelet Matt Ivory White 4320B high-tech ceramic Titanium 3-fold clasp Dimensions 40.0 x 47.3 x 10.4 (W x L x H in mm) Rado True Round x Les Couleurs Le Corbusier Special Edition Ref. R27048162 Movement Rado calibre R763, automatic, 25 jewels, 3 hands, 80-hour power reserve, antimagnetic Nivachron hairspring, exceeds standard test requirements from 3 to 5 positions for higher accuracy Case Matt Iron Grey 32010 high-tech ceramic case and crown, monobloc construction Titanium case back with digital printing on sapphire crystal, featuring Le Corbusier Polychromie Architectural colour strips Curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both faces Water-resistant to 5 bar (50m) Dial Iron Grey 32010 high-tech ceramic Laser-engraved abstraction of a concrete surface found at the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Hands Cream White 32001 lacquered hour hand Powerful Orange 4320S lacquered minute hand Slightly Greyed English Green 32041 lacquered second hand Bracelet Matt Iron Grey 32010 high-tech ceramic Titanium 3-fold clasp Dimensions 40.0 x 47.3 x 10.4 (W x L x H in mm) Rado True Round x Les Couleurs Le Corbusier Special Edition Ref. R27111162 Movement Rado calibre R763, automatic, 25 jewels, 3 hands, 80-hour power reserve, antimagnetic Nivachron hairspring, exceeds standard test requirements from 3 to 5 positions for higher accuracy Case Matt Ivory Black 4320E high-tech ceramic case and crown, monobloc construction Titanium case back with digital printing on sapphire crystal, featuring Le Corbusier Polychromie Architectural colour strips Curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both faces Water-resistant to 5 bar (50 metres) Dial Ivory Black 4320E high-tech ceramic Laser-engraved abstraction of a concrete surface found at the Palace of Assembly, Chandigarh, India Hands Powerful Orange 4320S lacquered hour hand Emerald Green 4320G lacquered minute hand Olive Green 4320F lacquered second hand Bracelet Ivory Black 4320E high-tech ceramic Titanium 3-fold clasp Dimensions 40.0 x 47.3 x 10.4 (W x L x H in mm)
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Canadian Indigenous Minister, Rajan Sawhney along with Sr. Managing Director Chandigarh University Deepinder Singh Sandhu at Gharuan Campus The Canadian minister was speaking at the event Beyond Diplomacy: People, Knowledge and Youth as the Future of India-Canada Relations held at Chandigarh University where she was part of a high-level Canadian delegation visiting India to explore deeper trade, academic, research and economic collaborations. On Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carneys visit to India in March this year, which comes at a time when India has recently concluded major trade agreements with the European Union and the United States, Sawhney said, The Prime Ministers visit presents an important opportunity to strengthen India-Canada trade ties and identify new areas of economic cooperation. As both countries look to diversify markets and deepen engagement, this visit can help translate shared intent into tangible trade outcomes. 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Canadian institutions are actively looking for the right global partners and such collaborations have materialized organically in the past through academic introductions. Meanwhile, Senior Managing Director, Chandigarh University, Deep Inder Singh Sandhu extended collaboration offers to the Canadian minister across academics, research and innovation, clean energy and sustainability. Responding to the proposal, Sawhney said, We will take this forward through strong institution-to-institution connect and work closely with Chandigarh University to explore meaningful collaboration. CCUS is the future, and we already have universities in Canada actively working on Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage technologies to address climate challenges. Beyond that, there is immense scope for joint work in clean energy, sustainability, artificial intelligence, agri-technology and advanced research, where our institutions can learn from each other and create real-world impact. On international education, the Canadian Minister said, Canadas quota for international students has not been fully utilized, and Indian students can still apply. Global student preferences are evolving, with countries like Australia seeing increased interest, but opportunities remain in Canada. The students from India receive high quality education in Canada and they can bring back that knowledge, technology and learning to Punjab and India. At the same time, institutions like Chandigarh University play an equally important role by retaining talent within India. On the suspension of in-person consular services in Indian cities like Chandigarh, Mumbai and Bengaluru and visa-related concerns, Sawhney said, Consular services are a federal matter, but we will take up the issue with our federal counterparts and advocate for the expansion of services to address the concerns of Indian students and professionals. On racial discrimination, Sawhney said, It is challenge that exist globally, but the Canadian government follows a zero-tolerance policy against such discrimination. Speaking about her Indian roots at Phagwara in Punjab, Sawhney said, Visiting my ancestral village near Phagwara after 25 years was an emotional experience, and I was deeply touched by the warmth and respect I received. In 2023, I also brought my children to Chandigarh to show them our family home." In response to a question regarding Canada becoming second home to Punjabis, Sawhney said, Canada has not simply become a second home for Punjabis but Punjabis have earned that place through their hard work, resilience and contribution to Canada. The Indian diaspora, particularly from Punjab, has played a significant role in Canadas growth and development. If you look at the talent pool across sectors in Canada, Punjabis form one of the strongest and most visible communities. 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