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Towards a New Architecture

This book delves into the evolution of architectural thought, presenting a comprehensive analysis of modern design concepts and their implications for future building practices. more

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Le Corbusier
Le Corbusier

Le Corbusier, born Charles-Edouard Jeanneret, was one of the most important architects of the 20th century. His design philosophy had a profound impact on modern architecture, particularly known for his minimalist, functionalist, and modular designs. Le Corbusier's architectural works and theoretical writings, such as 'Towards a New Architecture', have had a significant influence on architects to this day. more

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“Architecture is the masterly, correct and magnificent play of masses brought together in light. Our eyes are made to see forms in light; light and shade reveal these forms; cubes, cones, spheres, cylinders or pyramids are the great primary forms which light reveals to advantage; the image of these is distinct and tangible within us without ambiguity. It is for this reason that these are beautiful forms, the most beautiful forms. Everybody is agreed to that, the child, the savage and the metaphysician.”

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“Where can we find greater structural clarity than in the wooden buildings of the old. Where else can we find such unity of material, construction and form? Here the wisdom of whole generations is stored. What feelings for material and what power of expression there is in these buildings! What warmth and beauty they have! They seem to be echoes of old songs.”

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