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This is a 10 page paper discussing the use of form and light in the architectural works of Le Corbusier, Maekawa, and Zumthor. Le Corbusier was the first to use the ideas of different geometrical forms in his work and combined the forms of columns, spheres, cubes and prisms with unconventional support techniques and vertical light which created spaces that were flexible, open and had light effects. Maekawa adapted the techniques he learned from Le Corbusier to his designs in Japan and also incorporated some traditional Japanese elements to create similar effects. Zumthor uses the same principles for his work but also uses and mixes natural elements to create “spaces with soul”.
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a unique use of geometric forms used in unconventional ways combined with natural light effects which create open, flexible and welcoming structures for the individuals who use them. Le Corbusier
was the first to introduce untraditional methods of support in his structures which allowed for walls to be moved at the discretion of the individual. His flexible designs also used
vertical windows which spanned entire walls creating even lighting and eliminating gloomy areas. Maekawa studied under Le Corbusier and brought these methods of design back to Japan often in violation
of the traditional Imperial Crown Style. His use of light and space also did incorporate the Japanese traditional use of tatami which provided flexibility of space and light. Zumthor is
the most recent architect which still uses the methods introduced by Le Corbusier to highlight the use of open form and light effects. In addition, Zumthor uses a combination of
natural materials in his structures and often mixes traditional and modern forms to create what he likes to call "spaces with soul". Le Corbusier Charles-Edouard Jeanneret was born
in 1887 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland and later took the name Le Corbusier. In 1901, he studied art in his home town and was directed toward architecture by his professor
Charles LEplattenier. He was commissioned for his first design at the age of 18 for a faculty member of his school. The next several years of his life he spent
travelling and learning architecture from some of the pioneers in the industry such as Josef Hoffmann, Tony Garnier, Peter Behrens and Auguste Perret (Baker, 1989). Le Corbusiers first plans for
his Domino houses in 1914 employ his simple design of reinforced concrete structures based on a frame of six columns set back from the edges much like in domino pieces.
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