Le Corbusier

Master Plan for Chandigarh / Le Corbusier | Classics on Architecture Lab

by

Architect: Le CorbusierYear: 1951Photography: Laurian Ghinitoiu, Scott Norsworthy, archinect.com, theculturemap.comCollaborating Architects: Pierre Jeanneret, Jane Drew, Maxwell FryInitial Planning Team: Albert Mayer, Matthew NowickiCity: ChandigarhCountry: India The Master Plan for Chandigarh, designed by Le Corbusier with Pierre Jeanneret, Jane Drew, and Maxwell Fry beginning in 1951, was conceived as a modern capital for the Indian state …

Read more

Villa Savoye / Le Corbusier | Classics on Architecture Lab

by

Architects: Le Corbusier; Pierre JeanneretYear: 1931Photography: Le Corbusier, Flavio Bragaia, End User, Neogejo, M Louis, August Fischer, Esther Westerveld, Victortsu, R Grelaud, UNESCO, Oliver Martin-Gambier, Fondation Le Corbusier, ADAGP, Cemal Emden, Paul Kozlowski, 11H45, Centre des monuments nationaux, Jean-Christophe Ballot, Ernest Weissmann, Benjamin Gavaudo, Laurent Gueneau, 11H45, Elekhh, Netphantm, Valueyou, notoryou.comClient: Pierre Savoye and Eugénie …

Read more

Unite d’Habitation / Le Corbusier | Classics on Architecture Lab

by

Architects: Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret)Year: 1952Photography: FLC, ADAGP, Paul Kozlowski, Gili Merin, Steve de Vriendt, Rik Moran, Vincent Desjardins, Guzman Lozano, dom dada, saragoldsmith, Wojtek Gurak, Louis Redstone, Karmakolle, Michel-georges bernard, A.Savin, Fred Romero, Pymouss44, Iantomferry, Cemal EmdenCollaborators: André Wogenscky, Vladimir Bodiansky, ATBAT (Atelier des Bâtisseurs)Design Contributors: Charlotte Perriand, Jean ProuvéClient: Ministry of Reconstruction and …

Read more

Bogotá’s Utopian Plan / Le Corbusier | Classics on Architecture Lab

by

Architects: Le Corbusier, Josep Lluís Sert, Paul Lester WienerYear: 1947-1951 (Unrealized Project)Photographs: Revista Cronos, e Corbusier in Bogotá and Le Corbusier Foundation (FLC), FLC, FLC + F. Pizano, Grupo PAC, Uniandes, 2010, FLC/ADAGP, Claudia Lucia Rojas BernalCity: BogotáCountry: Colombia Le Corbusier’s Plan Piloto for Bogotá (1947-1951) aimed to modernize the city by integrating natural systems …

Read more

Weissenhof-Siedlung Houses 14 and 15 / Le Corbusier + Pierre Jeanneret | Classics on Architecture Lab

by

Architects: Le Corbusier, Pierre JeanneretYear: 1927Photographs: Hassan Bagheri / hbarchitectural.comCity: StuttgartCountry: Germany Houses 14 and 15 in Stuttgart, Germany, designed by Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, represent a pivotal development in modernist architecture and the International Style. Created for the 1927 Die Wohnung (The Home) Exhibition at the Weissenhof Estate, the two-family structure embodies Le …

Read more

Ville Radieuse / Le Corbusier | Classics on Architecture Lab

by

Architects: Le CorbusierPhotographs: land8.com, FLC/Adagp, Paris, 2007, iamyouasheisme.wordpress.com, labourbanisticaventura.voila.net, guerrillasemiotics.com, Nicholas Iyadurai, The Pruitt-Igoe Myth, Marcel Gauthero, Vincent Desjardins Ville Radieuse (The Radiant City), envisioned by Le Corbusier in 1924 and published in 1933, proposed a future city that prioritized efficient transport, green spaces, and sunlight to enhance residents’ lives and promote societal progress. Strictly …

Read more

Ronchamp / Le Corbusier | Classics on Architecture Lab

by

Architects: Le CorbusierYear: 1954Photographs: Gili Merin, Rory Hyde, Cara Hyde-Basso, Sebastian Bernardy, Luke Stearns, Pieter Morlion, Flickr User: elyulloTown: RonchampCountry: France Notre Dame du Ronchamp, designed by Le Corbusier in Ronchamp, France, is one of his most significant and unconventional projects. Completed in 1955 on a traditional pilgrimage site, the chapel was commissioned to replace …

Read more

Hannes Meyer and Le Corbusier: Revolutionary Designs for the League of Nations Palace (1926–1927)

by

The League of Nations competition in 1927 marked a significant moment in contemporary architecture, featuring 337 entries that challenged traditional designs for monumental state buildings. The design by Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret stood out, emphasizing functionality over aesthetic norms. Their proposal for the Geneva headquarters included a floating Secretariat with scenic views and a …

Read more

Charlotte Perriand: A Pioneer in Modern Design

by

Charlotte Perriand was a French architect and designer whose work aimed to create functional living spaces with the belief that better design leads to a better society. Born on October 24, 1903, in Paris, and passing away on October 27, 1999, Perriand is renowned for her contributions to 20th-century furniture design. Her collaborations with Le …

Read more

Concrete LC2 / Stefan Zwicky | Classics on Architecture Lab

by

Concrete LC2, designed by Stefan Zwicky in 1980, is a Brutalist reinterpretation of the iconic LC2 armchair created by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand. Zwicky’s version, named “Grand confort, sans confort, Dommage à Corbu,” replaces the traditional materials with concrete and steel, creating a stark contrast to the original’s minimalist elegance. The armchair, …

Read more

Casa Curutchet, Le Corbusier’s Only Work in Latin America, Stands in Argentina

by

Casa Curutchet residential building designed by Le Corbusier in La Plata, Argentina, has demonstrated remarkable architectural innovation and adaptation since its completion. The only project by Le Corbusier in Latin America, it was realized through detailed correspondence with Argentine architect Amancio Williams and client Dr. Pedro Domingo Curutchet. The design separates professional and living spaces …

Read more

Le Corbusier: Biography, Works, Awards

by

Le Corbusier, born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret in 1887 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, was a revolutionary architect and a pioneer of modern architecture. His education in decorative arts and engraving in Switzerland was followed by apprenticeships under modernist architects like Auguste Perret and Peter Behrens during extensive travels across Europe. Settling in Paris in 1917, he opened …

Read more

© 2026 · ARCHITECTURE LAB · ISSN 3061-6743 · © All rights reserved.
All images are (©) copyrights belong to photographer/office mentioned.