Saturday, April 5, 2008

Le Corbusier

Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris, who chose to be known as Le Corbusier (October 61887 – August 27,1965), was a Swiss-born architectdesignerurbanistwriter and also painter, who is famous for his contributions to what now is called Modern Architecture. In his 30s he became a French citizen.

He was a pioneer in theoretical studies of modern design and was dedicated to providing better living conditions for the residents of crowded cities. His career spanned five decades, with his buildings constructed throughout central Europe, India, Russia, and one each in North and South America. He was also an urban planner, painter, sculptor, writer, and modern furniture designer.

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