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Le Corbusier: An atlas of modern landscapes

Le Corbusier: An atlas of modern landscapes. By: Michelle & Rob. Biography. Born Oct. 6, 1887 Charles- Edouard Jeanneret - Gris In 1917 invented “purism” with Amedee Ozenfant In 1920, adpoted the pseudonym, Le Corbusier Five points of architecture and the

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Le Corbusier: An atlas of modern landscapes

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  1. Le Corbusier:An atlas of modern landscapes By: Michelle & Rob

  2. Biography • Born Oct. 6, 1887 • Charles-EdouardJeanneret- Gris • In 1917 invented “purism” with AmedeeOzenfant • In 1920, adpoted the pseudonym, Le Corbusier • Five points of architecture and the “house is a machine for living in” • Later in his career moved into city planning • Died Aug 27, 1965

  3. Painting • Studied at La-Chaux-de-Fonds Art School • Travelled to Paris in 1918 • Studied with Cubist AmedeeOzenfant • Invented and studied “purism” painting • Influenced his future architectural designs • Contrast large and small spaces • Classical Proportion • Geometric forms and landscapes

  4. Still Life, 1920

  5. Adieu Von, 1957

  6. Notre Dame du Haut (Ronchamp 1955)

  7. Five Points of Architecture • Pilotis • Free façade • Open floor plan • Horizontal views • Roof garden Villa Savoye, 1931

  8. Urban Planning • Solution to slums of Paris • Influenced by American industrialization (Fordism) • Skyscrapers occupy 5% of land (95% parks) • Cruciform steel framed concrete and glass • Transportation hubs on ground level • Contemporary City • Radiant City • Very influential

  9. Villa Clarte (1932)

  10. City Design

  11. Pruitt-Igoe Housing Project

  12. Exhibit

  13. Closing Thoughts

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