Le Corbusier was a pioneering Swiss-French architect and designer who advocated modern design principles. Some of his most notable works include the Villa Savoye built in 1928 which featured an exterior ramp and large windows, Chandigarh in India from 1951 which included buildings like the Assembly Hall, and the Notre Dame du Haut chapel in Ronchamps from 1955 which featured an unusual roof design. Le Corbusier aimed to challenge traditional architectural styles through his innovative designs.

1. Charles-Edouard Jeanneret, AKA Le Corbusier

2. Photo “ Architecture is stifled by custom.” -Le Corbusier “ Architecture should arouse emotions.” -Le Corbusier

4. Villa Savoye ( 1928-1931) Vila Savoye, 1928 rural outskirts of Paris

8. exterior ramp and window

10. Plans (ground and first floors)

11. Chandigarh, India 1951

15. Assembly Hall

20. Notre Dame du Haut, Ronchamps ( 1955) Notre Dame du Haute, Ronchamps 1955

21. Wimple

28. Convent of La Tourette, ( 1958 ) Convent of La Tourette 1958

29. Plan of a traditional Dominican convent

32. Plan, ground floor

33. Plan, second floor

38. FCS Language Building (Peter Arfaa)

39. FCS Language Building courtyard

40. The City of Tomorrow

41. Three million inhabitants