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What were the 'Five Points of Architecture' proposed by Le Corbusier?
What were the 'Five Points of Architecture' proposed by Le Corbusier?
The separation of buildings from the ground, the free façade, the horizontal window, the roof garden, and the structural framework
What did Louis Kahn believe architecture should strive to express?
What did Louis Kahn believe architecture should strive to express?
The essence of the human spirit through form, space, and light
What was the impact of Le Corbusier's Unité d'Habitation?
What was the impact of Le Corbusier's Unité d'Habitation?
It was a pioneering example of high-rise, low-cost housing and paved the way for future residential developments.
What is a key characteristic of Louis Kahn's Brutalist style?
What is a key characteristic of Louis Kahn's Brutalist style?
How did Le Corbusier's work influence India's post-independence planning?
How did Le Corbusier's work influence India's post-independence planning?
What architectural style did Le Corbusier champion?
What architectural style did Le Corbusier champion?
What style of architecture did Louis Kahn embody?
What style of architecture did Louis Kahn embody?
Name two iconic works of Le Corbusier.
Name two iconic works of Le Corbusier.
Where was Louis Kahn based?
Where was Louis Kahn based?
What did the International Style of architecture seek to embrace?
What did the International Style of architecture seek to embrace?
