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Le Corbusier, born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret (1887 – 1965), was a Swiss-French architect, designer, painter, urban planner, and writer, one of the pioneers of modern architecture and urban planning. He is best known for his architectural works that embraced functionality, bold geometrical forms, and the innovative use of concrete, steel, and glass. Le Corbusier developed the “Five Points of Architecture” as principles for his design process, most notably exemplified in the Villa Savoye in Poissy, France. He also made significant contributions to urban planning with his “Radiant City” concept, a controversial proposal for urban environments that emphasized high-density living and the use of skyscrapers.
“A house is a machine for living in.” – Le Corbusier
In 1927, Stuttgart became the stage for one of the most influential exhibitions in architectural history: the Weissenhof Estate (Weissenhofsiedlung), organized by the Deutscher Werkbund. Conceived as a living laboratory…
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Designed by Le Corbusier in the mid-20th century, the Chapel of Notre-Dame du Haut in Ronchamp remains a seminal work of religious architecture, drawing visitors for its sculptural form and…
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Maison du Brésil, designed by Le Corbusier in collaboration with Lúcio Costa, is a significant work within the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris (CIUP). Conceived as a residence for Brazilian…
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After India’s independence in 1947, Chandigarh was planned as a new administrative capital for Punjab, intended to represent modernization and progress. Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s directive was to create a…
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When Le Corbusier was commissioned to design Chandigarh, India’s first planned city, the project was more than an exercise in urban planning—it was a bold vision for a new democracy….
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In the early 1950s, Ahmedabad—a burgeoning hub of commerce and industry in post-independence India—commissioned one of modern architecture’s most influential figures, Le Corbusier, to design the Mill Owners’ Association Building….
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Villa Sarabhai, designed by Le Corbusier in the 1950s for the Sarabhai family in Ahmedabad, India, showcases his adaptation of modernist principles to a tropical context. Part of his broader…
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The United Nations Secretariat Building on Manhattan’s East River was designed between 1947 and 1951 as part of the United Nations headquarters. The project was led by American architect Wallace…
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The Palace of the Assembly in Chandigarh is a testament to the visionary genius of Le Corbusier, one of the 20th century’s most influential architects. This monumental building, part of…
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In Ahmedabad, India, lies a masterpiece of modernist architecture: the Sanskar Kendra City Museum, designed by Le Corbusier. The project encapsulates Le Corbusier’s innovative design principles and profound understanding of…
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As a discipline, architecture possesses a profound depth that draws upon a vast reservoir of research, theory, and thought, often hidden beneath the surface of physical structures. Whether you’re a…
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Villa Savoye, completed in 1931 by Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret in Poissy, France, is a landmark in modern architecture and a defining example of the International Style. It is…
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Located within the historic campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts was completed in 1963. This building is distinguished as the only structure…
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Maison Jaoul represents a pivotal moment in the evolutionary journey of Le Corbusier, a luminary in modern architecture whose influence permeates the 20th century and beyond. Located in the upscale…
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