Le Corbusier

Le Corbusier, born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris (October 6, 1887 - August 27, 1965), was a Swiss-French architect, urban planner, designer, and theorist. He is one of the most influential figures in modern architecture.

Le Corbusier, whose real name was Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris, was born on October 6, 1887, in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, and died on August 27, 1965, in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France. An architect, urban planner, designer, painter, and writer, he profoundly influenced 20th-century architecture with his innovative theories and creations. He is renowned for developing the concept of the "unité d'habitation," exemplified by structures like the Unité d'Habitation in Marseille. His "five points of modern architecture," including pilotis, roof gardens, and open floor plans, revolutionized architectural practices. Le Corbusier also contributed to urban planning with projects like the Plan Voisin for Paris. His works include iconic buildings such as the Villa Savoye and the Chapel of Notre Dame du Haut in Ronchamp. He became a naturalized French citizen in 1930, and his legacy continues to shape contemporary architecture.