ARCHITECT OF FIRSTS: LE CARBUSIER
This week, as T-COD Architecture, we would like to tell you about Le Carbusier, who is known as the groundbreaking architect of his age. Let's take a look at Le Carbusier's architectural approach and professional career.
Born in La Chaux-de-Fands, Switzerland, Le Carbusier is a French architect of Swiss origin. He left school at the age of 13 and started working for his father, a watch dial maker. Le Carbusier, who traveled to Central Europe and the Mediterranean countries between 1907 and 1911, was apprenticed to various architects during these travels. Some of these are Parisian architect Auguste Perret, who used reinforced concrete in his buildings, and Peter Behrens, one of the first industrial designers. Le Carbusier, whose acrhitectural adventure and professional career began with these travels, was closely interested in Mediterranean and Central European architecture. It is dedicated to public housing and providing better living conditions for crowded cities. With this approach, critics have called the form of architecture soulless monoliths (solid pillars). Carbusier, who was also an urban planner, painter, sculptor, writer and modern furniture designer, was known for his contributions to modernism and international style.
LE CARBUSIER: ''SOMETHING IS BEAUTIFUL IF IT MEETS A NEED.''
Although Le Carbusier, one of the most prominent figures of the most prominent figures of the 20th century, was criticized during his lifetime, he deeply influenced the understanding of architecture and urbanism today. Carbusier, who was the first person to consciously use bare concrete, changed the entire understanding of architecture by using columns in buildings for the first time. By keeping the load-bearing walls high, it has liberated the design and increased functionality.
LE CARBUSIER'S FIVE BASIC DESIGN PRINCIPLES
VILLA SOVAYE
Villa Sovaye, considered one of the most important buildings in the world, was designed in line with the characteristics of the modernism movement and the architectural principles of Carbusier. The building, which carries Le Carbusier's 5 basic design principles, is above the ground and out of contact with the soil. The terrace was used as a loft and was designed as a garden. Windows that continue in a horizontal direction were used. With the open plan system, the boundaries on the plan plane were eliminated and the facade of the building was separated from the load-bearing elements, providing freedom in façade design. Regarded as the groundbreaking architect of his era, Le Carbusier influences architecture even today.
