Le Corbusier, the city, and the modern utopia of dwelling

In Le Corbusier’s urban plans, the conventional public space of the city is gradually dismembered until it coalesces with the natural surroundings, giving rise to the concept of tapis-vert. Its ultimate expression is found in the Athens Charter. By investigating Le Corbusier’s formative years, this...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Armando Rabaça
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University 2016-06-01
Series:Journal of Architecture and Urbanism
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Online Access:https://journals.vgtu.lt/index.php/JAU/article/view/2428