Le Corbusier
Le Corbusier, born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris (1887–1965), was a Swiss-French architect, urban planner, designer, and painter. A pioneer of modern architecture, Le Corbusier was instrumen...
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Le Corbusier, born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris (1887–1965), was a Swiss-French architect, urban planner, designer, and painter. A pioneer of modern architecture, Le Corbusier was instrumental in the development of the International Style, characterised by functionalism, geometric forms, and the use of industrial materials such as concrete and steel. His architectural designs emphasised open floor plans, modular construction, and a harmonious relationship between humans and their environment. His influence extended beyond architecture to urban planning, furniture design, and visual art, leaving an indelible mark on the modernist movement.
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