Completed in 1929 in Poissy, France. Transformed Le Corbusier's career and International Style principles. Represents modern architecture's reaction to early 20th century mechanism
Marseille's residential building designed by Le Corbusier and Nadir Afonso. Built between 1947-52 as bookshop, gallery, educational facilities, and hotel. Located near city center but not directly
Completed in 1931 by Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret in Poissy, France. Designed for wealthy Pierre and Eugénie Savoye as country retreat. Built using reinforced concrete and plastered masonry. Area of 480 square meters
Born in 1887 in Switzerland to French-speaking parents. Studied art at municipal school and decoration under Charles L'Eplattenier. Adopted pseudonym Le Corbusier in 1920
Built in 1955 as a modern Catholic chapel in Ronchamp, France. UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2016. Replaced a 4th-century Christian chapel destroyed during WWII. Attracts 80,000 visitors annually
Emerged in western Europe in 1920s, dominated modern architecture until 1970s. Defined by strict adherence to functional and utilitarian designs. Characterized by modular forms, flat surfaces, glass, steel, and concrete