LeCorbusier

Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, known as Le Corbusier, was a Swiss-French architect, designer, painter, urban planner, writer, and one of the pioneers of what is now called modern architecture. Born in Switzerland in 1887, he became a naturalized French citizen in 1930. Le Corbusier's career spanned over four decades, during which he profoundly influenced architectural thought and practice.

His architectural philosophy, often referred to as "Le Corbusier's Five Points of Architecture," emphasized the use of reinforced concrete, pilotis (slender supports), free facade, open floor plan, and ribbon windows. These principles were exemplified in his influential buildings, such as the Villa Savoye in Poissy, France, and the Unité d'Habitation in Marseille, France.

Beyond individual buildings, Le Corbusier was a visionary urban planner. He proposed radical redesigns for cities, most notably his "Plan for Paris" in the 1930s, which envisioned a city of skyscrapers set in a park-like landscape. While many of his urban planning ideas were not fully realized during his lifetime, they laid the groundwork for future city development and continue to be debated.

Le Corbusier was also a prolific writer, publishing numerous books and essays that articulated his theories on architecture, urbanism, and art. His influence extended to painting and design, where he explored abstract forms and color. He received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions, and his work has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Le Corbusier died in 1965, leaving behind a legacy that continues to shape the built environment.