TY - BOOK AU - Baker,Geoffrey H. TI - Le Corbusier : : An analysis of form SN - 9781138405288 (hardcover) AV - NA1053.J4 .B35 2017 PY - 2017///. CY - New York : PB - Taylor and Francis Group, KW - Architectural design Le Corbusier KW - Critical studies Le Corbusier, KW - 1887-1965 KW - Modernism in architecture KW - Architecture KW - History KW - 20th century KW - France N1 - "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 ER -