In 1952, on the shores of the French Riviera, Le Corbusier built "Cabanon": the absolute archetype of essential living. The project, executed according to Modulor rules, is located a stone's throw from the sea and served as a refuge for the architect in his final years. The Cabanon lamp, named after the inspiring microcosm, represents a symbol of architecture, design, production, and essential living. The shade, made from tracing paper that the architect used, was fashioned from a wartime artifact—a mortar shell holder—found on French beaches. The lamp, for which numerous sketches and designs exist, represents a moment of rebirth in the post-war world.