building of the month
location: Ronchamp, France <br /> architect: Le Corbusier
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Le Corbusier, AKA Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris
(October 6, 1887 – August 27, 1965)
Known as the pioneer of modernism/International Style in architecture. He was a pioneer in studies of modern high design and was dedicated to providing better living conditions for the residents of crowded cities. His career spanned five decades, with his buildings constructed throughout central Europe, India, Russia, and one each in North and South America.
If you’re lucky enough to be in London there are some great Le Corbusier exhibitions and talks on at the moment – see events page for details.
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April 2009
Amsterdam, Netherlands <br /> by MVRDV <br /> <a href=http://www.checkonsite.com/parkrand/>read more</a>
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Minneapolis, USA <br /> by Herzog & de Meuron <br /> <a href=http://www.checkonsite.com/walker-art-center/>read more</a>
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Barcelona, Spain <br /> by Richard Meier <br /> <a href=http://www.checkonsite.com/macba/>read more</a>
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Boston, USA <br /> by Diller Scofidio + Renfro <br /> <a href=http://www.checkonsite.com/ica-boston/>read more</a>
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Chicago, USA <br /> by Frank Loyd Wright <br /> <a href=http://www.checkonsite.com/unity-temple/>read more</a>
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Plano, USA <br /> southwest of Chicago<br />by Mies Van der Rohe <br /> <a href=http://www.checkonsite.com/farnsworth-house/>read more</a>
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Sumvitg, Switzerland <br /> by Peter Zumthor <br /><a href=http://www.checkonsite.com/saint-benedict-chapel/>read more</a>
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Oslo, Norway <br /> by Jensen & Skodvin Arkitektkontor <br /> <a href=http://www.checkonsite.com/mortensrud-church/>read more</a>
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Oslo, Norway <br /> by Snøhetta <br /> <a href=http://www.checkonsite.com/oslo-opera-house/>read more</a>
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Barcelona, Spain <br /> by Josep Llinás Carmona <br /> <a href=http://www.checkonsite.com/jaume-fuster-library/>read more</a>
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Helsinki, Finland <br /> by Ville Hara <br /> <a href=http://www.checkonsite.com/helsinki-zoo-lookout-tower/>read more</a>
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location: Paris, France <br /> architect: Le Corbusier <br /> <a href=http://www.checkonsite.com/immeuble-molitor/>read more</a>
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Granada, Spain <br /> <a href=http://www.checkonsite.com/palacio-de-la-alhambra/>read more</a>
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Wisconsin, USA <br /> by Frank Loyd Wright <br /> <a href=http://www.checkonsite.com/johnson-wax-headquarters/>read more</a>
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London, England <br /> by Marks Barfield <br /> <a href=http://www.checkonsite.com/london-eye/>read more</a>
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Munich, Germany <br /> by Coop Himmelb(l)au <br /> <a href=http://www.checkonsite.com/bmw-welt/>read more</a>
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<br /> by Shigeru Ban/ G Colbert / Simón Vélez <br /> <a href=http://www.checkonsite.com/the-nomadic-museum/>read more</a>
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Barcelona, Spain <br /> by Herzog & de Meuron <br /> <a href=http://www.checkonsite.com/forum-barcelona/>read more</a>
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Los Angeles, USA <br /> by Frank O. Gehry & Partners <br /> <a href=http://www.checkonsite.com/walt-disney-concert-hall/>read more</a>
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