Le Corbusier

Le Corbusier, born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret in 1887, was a revolutionary Swiss-French architect, urban planner, and designer who played a central role in shaping modern architecture. A pioneer of the International Style, he advocated for functionalism, clean lines, and the use of modern materials like concrete, steel, and glass. His "Five Points of Architecture" laid the foundation for a new architectural language, exemplified in iconic works such as the Villa Savoye and the Unité d’Habitation. Le Corbusier was also a visionary urbanist, proposing radical plans like the Ville Radieuse to address housing and city planning challenges through rational design. His bold ideas and innovative forms had a profound and lasting impact on architecture, making him one of the most influential figures in the history of modern design.