the architectural work of le corbusier
states: [belgium] [france] [germany] [switzerland] [india] [japan] [argentina]
category: cultural
year: 2016
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 46.4684138889, 6.8293361111
visited: 2009
The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, a UNESCO World Heritage site recognized in 2016, spans 17 modernist buildings across seven countries—Argentina, Belgium, France, Germany, India, Japan, and Switzerland—designed by the Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier from the 1920s to 1960s. Featuring iconic structures like the Villa Savoye and Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, these works showcase his innovative use of concrete, open plans, and functional design, shaping 20th-century architecture. This global site reflects a universal legacy of modernist ideals, blending aesthetics with social vision across diverse cultures.
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