Ideas And Forms: Le Corbusier

: He famously argued that a house should be a functional tool, simple and efficient, rejecting the ornate styles of the past.

The phrase most notably refers to the seminal work by architectural historian William J. R. Curtis . First published in 1986, this book is considered one of the most comprehensive chronicles of Le Corbusier's career, documenting his shift from early formalist experiments to his later, more organic works. Core Theoretical Ideas

: His urban vision sought to solve overcrowding through high-density vertical living blocks (like the Unité d'Habitation ) surrounded by green spaces. The Five Points of Architecture (1927)

Le Corbusier's work was driven by the "Esprit Nouveau" (New Spirit), a belief that architecture should reflect the precision and efficiency of the industrial age.