Le Corbusier

Le Corbusier, Masters of World Architecture, George Braziller, 1960

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  • Format Book
  • Designer/s Le Corbusier
  • Year 1960
  • Client/Publisher George Braziller
Le Corbusier
Le Corbusier (1887–1965), born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret in Switzerland, was a French architect and a key figure in modern architecture. He championed the International Style and developed a distinctive approach of his own. His use of modern construction techniques led to groundbreaking designs for individual buildings and urban environments. Explore related designers including El Lissitzky and Max Bill. See also Constructivism and 1920s graphic design history.

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Le Corbusier, Masters of World Architecture, George Braziller, 1960
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