Architect Of The Week: Le Corbusier

Centre Le Corbusier (Heidi Weber Museum) in Zurich-Seefeld (Zürichhorn)

Born in 1887, Charles Jeanneret otherwise known as Le Corbusier, grew up in Switzerland. Known as a pioneer of modern architecture, Le Corbusier has dazzled many with his creative visions. His career spanned well over fifty year, with his buildings constructed through Europe, Asia, North and South America. Le Corbusier was also a well known writer, designer, and urban planner. (ABOVE) I love the unique patterns used. In addition, the arched roof is a very smart decision, as it allows wind to pass through. (BELOW 1) I am a huge fan of the curved roof. It make this average looking structure take on a new life. (BELOW 2) By far my favorite of Le Corbusier's works. From the roof, to the unique angles of the walls, this structure has an element of surprise around each corner. The windows also tell a unique story, as no two are the same size. (BELOW 3) The pops of color and usage of shapes truly liven this structure. 

Assembly building, Chandigarh, India
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Ronchamp Chapel
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Palace of Justice, Chandigarh
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Architecture Video: The ABC Of Architects

The very talented Vimeo user FedelPeye, created this animated video that highlights some of the great architects and their best known building from A to Z. A few of the architects featured include Frank Gehry, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Le Corbusier. What I like about the video is the way FedelPeye transitioned one building into the next, it has a great flow. The video shows the movement that each of these buildings have, despite their solid foundations. What do you think?