Le Corbusier, real name Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, was born in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland on October 6, 1887 and died in Geneva, France on August 27, 1965. Considered one of the pioneers of modern architecture, Le Corbusier is especially known for his contributions to functional design and the development of a new architectural language. He produced many works in the fields of urban planning, architecture and industrial design. Among his best known projects are Villa Savoye, Unite d’Habitation and the planning of Chandigarh. Le Corbusier became a symbol of modernism with his philosophy of “living like a machine” in architecture.
- Unité d’Habitation – Collective Housing
Most of the houses built in Turkey may have a similar style and structure. Unité d’Habitation tells a different story. Designed by Le Corbusier, this building is an important example of modernist architecture. To share an interesting statistic, the Unité… - Notre Dame du Haut Ronchamp – Modernist Masterpiece
Le Corbusier’s masterpiece that transcends its age, the church of Notre Dame du Haut Ronchamp is a masterpiece at the peak of modernism. It sheds light on its era with its architectural transformation and atmosphere. Let’s examine this magnificent architecture… - Villa Savoye À Poissy -Future Past
Designed by Le Corbusier and completed in 1929, Villa Savoye, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is considered one of the most important buildings of the career of Le Corbusier, one of the greatest architects of the 20th century, and one… - Villa Savoye – Sank
Asmund Havsteen-Mikkelsen’s act of sinking the Villa Savoye is a thought-provoking example of modern art, symbolizing the decline of modernity. His provocative works often convey intriguing themes of modernity, technology and human-nature interaction. The decision to sink the Villa Savoye highlights the complex relationship between technology, modernity and nature, history and the human experience in this masterpiece of modern architecture, and foregrounds the impact of technological progress on its connections with nature, history and the human experience.