Baker, Geoffrey H.,
Le Corbusier : An analysis of form / Geoffrey H. Baker. - New York : Taylor and Francis Group, 2017. - xiv, 385 pages, : illustrations ; 22 cm x 29 cm.
"This unique appraisal of the famous Swiss architect's major works have now been expanded to include two more buildings. The Villa Shodhan and the Pavilion Suisse round out the coverage of Le Corbusier's significant works. The author critically examines Le Corbusier's achievements helping student and professional alike to appreciate the elements of successful design. The narrative and fine illustration cover the key buildings from each of the four developmental stages of his work, making it an excellent guide for practicing architects and students."--Provided by publisher
Cover
Half Title
Dedication
Title
Copyright
CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
PREFACE
PREFACE TO THE THIRD EDITION
PROLOGUE 1. Introduction aspects of form
Site forces
Centroidal and linear form
Dynamics of form
Core system
Linear systems
Axial systems
Echelon and radial systems
Interlocking systems
Form distortion 2. Charles Edouard Jeanneret
The formative years
La Chaux De Fonds
The art school
Early sketches
John Ruskin
2.1 Villa Fallet 1905-06
Site forces
Alternative ideas
Design studies
Final design
Design theme
2.2 Villas Stotzer and Jaquemet 1908
Site forces
Site response
Dramatic Stotzer
Benign Jaquemet
Elaborate gables
Design strategy
Summary
Ateliers d'art 1910
Charterhouse at Galluzzo
Provensal and schure’ 3. The years of transition 1912-17
3.1 Villa Jeanneret-Perret 1912
Site forces
Design concept
Axis reinforced
Space zones
Internal space
Classical frame
3.2 Villa Favre-Jacot 1912
Site forces
Site response general strategy
Curvilinear entry theme
Axial planning
Classical theme
Reinforced concrete
Domino system
Villa Schwob 1916
Site forces
Influences
Design concept
Thematic modulation
Geometrical adaptation
Zonal clarity
Frame and panel
Design principles
The villa Schwob
Limited invention
The early villas
Abattoirs Bordeaux and Challuy 1917
Functional aesthetic
A new architectural language
Purism
Compositional technique 4. The heroic decade 1920-30
Maison Citrohan 1920-27
Generic
Specific
Planes
Zones
Industrial functional
Dynamic equilibrium
Ville contemporain 1922
Maison citrohan mark ii 1922
Structural frame
Cascade theme
Citrohan 1927
Theme
Planes
Movement progression
Dynamism
Villa at Vaucresson 1922
Site forces
Generic concept
Early design
Final project
Theme
Core
Facades
Penetration of plane
Studio apartment for Ozenfant 1922
Site forces
Diagonal condition
Planar reading
Axes
Membranes
Entry functional transformation movement
Studio
Regulating lines
Villa la Roche-Jeanneret 1923-25
Location plan
Site forces
Generic configuration
Separation
Contrast
Nucleus link
Termintion
Indentations
Major and minor
Zones linked
Primary and secondary
Dynamic nucleus
Sliding plans
Curved ramp
Regulating lines
Pavilions
Root terrace
House for workers 1924
9781138405288 (hardcover)
Architectural design Le Corbusier --Critical studies Le Corbusier, --1887-1965
Modernism in architecture
Architecture--France--20th century--History
NA1053.J4 .B35 2017
Le Corbusier : An analysis of form / Geoffrey H. Baker. - New York : Taylor and Francis Group, 2017. - xiv, 385 pages, : illustrations ; 22 cm x 29 cm.
"This unique appraisal of the famous Swiss architect's major works have now been expanded to include two more buildings. The Villa Shodhan and the Pavilion Suisse round out the coverage of Le Corbusier's significant works. The author critically examines Le Corbusier's achievements helping student and professional alike to appreciate the elements of successful design. The narrative and fine illustration cover the key buildings from each of the four developmental stages of his work, making it an excellent guide for practicing architects and students."--Provided by publisher
Cover
Half Title
Dedication
Title
Copyright
CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
PREFACE
PREFACE TO THE THIRD EDITION
PROLOGUE 1. Introduction aspects of form
Site forces
Centroidal and linear form
Dynamics of form
Core system
Linear systems
Axial systems
Echelon and radial systems
Interlocking systems
Form distortion 2. Charles Edouard Jeanneret
The formative years
La Chaux De Fonds
The art school
Early sketches
John Ruskin
2.1 Villa Fallet 1905-06
Site forces
Alternative ideas
Design studies
Final design
Design theme
2.2 Villas Stotzer and Jaquemet 1908
Site forces
Site response
Dramatic Stotzer
Benign Jaquemet
Elaborate gables
Design strategy
Summary
Ateliers d'art 1910
Charterhouse at Galluzzo
Provensal and schure’ 3. The years of transition 1912-17
3.1 Villa Jeanneret-Perret 1912
Site forces
Design concept
Axis reinforced
Space zones
Internal space
Classical frame
3.2 Villa Favre-Jacot 1912
Site forces
Site response general strategy
Curvilinear entry theme
Axial planning
Classical theme
Reinforced concrete
Domino system
Villa Schwob 1916
Site forces
Influences
Design concept
Thematic modulation
Geometrical adaptation
Zonal clarity
Frame and panel
Design principles
The villa Schwob
Limited invention
The early villas
Abattoirs Bordeaux and Challuy 1917
Functional aesthetic
A new architectural language
Purism
Compositional technique 4. The heroic decade 1920-30
Maison Citrohan 1920-27
Generic
Specific
Planes
Zones
Industrial functional
Dynamic equilibrium
Ville contemporain 1922
Maison citrohan mark ii 1922
Structural frame
Cascade theme
Citrohan 1927
Theme
Planes
Movement progression
Dynamism
Villa at Vaucresson 1922
Site forces
Generic concept
Early design
Final project
Theme
Core
Facades
Penetration of plane
Studio apartment for Ozenfant 1922
Site forces
Diagonal condition
Planar reading
Axes
Membranes
Entry functional transformation movement
Studio
Regulating lines
Villa la Roche-Jeanneret 1923-25
Location plan
Site forces
Generic configuration
Separation
Contrast
Nucleus link
Termintion
Indentations
Major and minor
Zones linked
Primary and secondary
Dynamic nucleus
Sliding plans
Curved ramp
Regulating lines
Pavilions
Root terrace
House for workers 1924
9781138405288 (hardcover)
Architectural design Le Corbusier --Critical studies Le Corbusier, --1887-1965
Modernism in architecture
Architecture--France--20th century--History
NA1053.J4 .B35 2017