Towards A New Architecture by Le Corbusier
Vers une architecture
In "Towards a New Architecture," the author advocates for a radical shift in the approach to architectural design, emphasizing the importance of function and utility over ornamental aesthetics. He argues that architecture should be as efficient and simple as the engineering of automobiles and airplanes, promoting the use of modern materials like steel and concrete to create standardized, cost-effective, and functional buildings. The book is influential in the development of modernist architecture, presenting principles such as the use of geometric forms and the pilotis, which elevate buildings on reinforced concrete stilts, allowing for an open floor plan and unobstructed views.
The 1971st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1923
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 230
- Original Language
- French
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
- - Vers une architecture
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 100 Best Non-Fiction Books (in Translation) of the 20th Century … and Beyond (Counterpunch)
- Books that Shaped the Century (LOGOS 20th Century Books Project)
- Zeit Library of 100 Non-Fiction Books (Zeit-Bibliothek)