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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.
When you step into Le Corbusier’s Studio-Apartment in Paris, you step into a realm where architecture, natural light, and personal life converge into a harmonious entity. The apartment, perched on…
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In the wake of World War II, Europe was confronted with an unprecedented housing crisis. Marseille, like many other cities, was marred by the scars of war, leaving thousands without…
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Designed by the Swiss architect Le Corbusier, La Villa La Roche stands as a seminal work in the annals of modern architecture. One of the 17 buildings by Le Corbusier…
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Completed in 1956, Villa Shodhan, designed by Le Corbusier, stands as a monumental testament to the architect’s innovative vision. Nestled within the heart of Ahmedabad, India, this villa seamlessly harmonizes…
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In 1961, the renowned architect Le Corbusier was commissioned to conceive a parish church for the burgeoning neighborhood of Firminy-Vert. This marked his third foray into religious architecture, following his…
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Architecture, as a discipline, 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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The 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…
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Le Corbusier designed the House, commissioned by Dr. Pedro Curutchet in 1948. It is one of the very few buildings the architect built attached to preexisting buildings and perfectly responded…
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Completed in 1955 by the Franco-Swiss architect Le Corbusier, the Ronchamp Chapel or “Notre Dame du Haut” is one of the most radical designs of Le Corbusier’s late style. Located…
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The National Museum of Western Art, located in the cultural hub of Ueno Park in Taito, central Tokyo, is a revered institution and the foremost public art gallery in Japan…
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Le Corbusier designed Sainte Marie de La Tourette Monastery in 1960 for a Dominican Order priory near Lyon, France. The Dominican Order convent sinks into the edge of a forest…
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To be modern is not a fashion, it is a state. It is necessary to understand history, and he who understands history knows how to find continuity between that which…
