Le Corbusier: Building

Le Corbusier was architect, designer, urbanist, and writer. Explore interesting quotes on building.

Le Corbusier: 32 quotes7 likes

“It is a question of building which is at the root of the social unrest of today: architecture or revolution.”

Vers une architecture [Towards an Architecture] (1923)

“The truthfulness of materials of constructions, concrete, bricks and stone, shall be maintained in all buildings constructed or to be constructed.
The seed of Chandigarh is well sown. It is for the citizens to see that the tree flourishes.”

"The Edict of Chandigarh," 1959

“You employ stone, wood and concrete, and with these materials you build houses and palaces. That is construction. Ingenuity is at work.
But suddenly you touch my heart, you do me good, I am happy and I say: "This is beautiful."”

That is Architecture. Art enters in.
Vers une architecture [Towards an Architecture] (1923)

“The city of Chandigarh is planned to human scale. It puts us in touch with the infinite cosmos and nature. It provides us with places and buildings for all human activities by which the citizens can live a full and harmonious life. Here the radiance of nature and heart are within our reach.”

"The Edict of Chandigarh," 1959