Le Corbusier
Architect
1887 – 1965
Who was Le Corbusier?
Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris, better known as Le Corbusier, was an architect, designer, painter, urban planner, writer, and one of the pioneers of what is now called modern architecture. He was born in Switzerland and became a French citizen in 1930. His career spanned five decades, with his buildings constructed throughout Europe, India, and America. He was a pioneer in studies of modern high design and was dedicated to providing better living conditions for the residents of crowded cities. He was awarded the Frank P. Brown Medal and AIA Gold Medal in 1961.
Le Corbusier adopted his pseudonym in the 1920s, allegedly deriving it in part from the name of an ancestor, Lecorbésier.
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- The home should be the treasure chest of living.
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- Born
- Oct 6, 1887
La Chaux-de-Fonds - Also known as
- Charles-Edouard Jeanneret
- Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Yvonne Gallis
(1930/12/18 - 1957/10/05)
- Yvonne Gallis
- Religion
- Atheism
- Nationality
- France
- Switzerland
- Profession
- Education
- Bauhaus
- Lived in
- Chandigarh
- Died
- Aug 27, 1965
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin - Resting place
- Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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