“A house is a machine for living in.”

— Le Corbusier

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About Le Corbusier

Architect • Swiss-French

Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, known as Le Corbusier, was a Swiss-French architect, designer, and urban planner who pioneered modern architecture. He was a central figure in the International Style, famous for his 'Five...

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