Le Corbusier

The Chapel at Ronchamp, Le Corbusier, 1957

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  • Format Book
  • Designer/s Le Corbusier
  • Year 1957
  • Client/Publisher Architectural Press, London
  • Size 195mm x 202mm
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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The Chapel at Ronchamp, Le Corbusier, 1957
The Chapel at Ronchamp, Le Corbusier, 1957
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