Towards a New Architecture

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This pioneering proclamation by the great architect expounds Le Corbusier's technical and aesthetic theories, views on industry, economics, the relation of form to function, "mass-production spirit," and much more. Profusely illustrated with over 200 line drawings and photographs of Le Corbusier's buildings and other important structures.
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Overview


This pioneering proclamation by the great architect expounds Le Corbusier's technical and aesthetic theories, views on industry, economics, the relation of form to function, "mass-production spirit," and much more. Profusely illustrated with over 200 line drawings and photographs of Le Corbusier's buildings and other important structures.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780486250236
  • Publisher: Dover Publications
  • Publication date: 2/1/1985
  • Series: Dover Architecture Series
  • Edition description: Unabridged
  • Pages: 320
  • Sales rank: 248,514
  • Product dimensions: 6.12 (w) x 9.17 (h) x 0.61 (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction V
Argument 1
The Engineer's Aesthetic and Architecture 9
Three Reminders to Architects
I Mass 21
II Surface 33
III Plan 43
Regulating Lines 65
Eyes Which Do Not See
I Liners 85
II Airplanes 105
III Automobiles 129
Architecture
I The Lesson of Rome 149
II The Illusion of Plans 175
III Pure Creation of the Mind 199
Mass-Production Houses 225
Architecture of Revolution 267
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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 27, 2000

    How better to learn about Corbusier than from Corbusier

    I had seen some of Corbusier's work and always thought it to be cold and undesirable because of his use of concrete as one of his main building materials. After reading his book, I began to see not only why he used concrete but also began to see his idea of how space should function. Towards A New Architecture explains Corbusier's idea of 'houses as machines for living in.' He gives three examples of modern inventions that are very efficient and inhabitable, ocean liners, airplanes, and cars, and explains how a building should meet the needs of it's inhabitants the way these examples do. Towards A New Architecture helped me appreciate architecture from a new viewpoint.

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