Le Corbusier / LIFE Magazine

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“Modern life demands, and is waiting for, a new kind of plan, both for the house and the city.” – Le Corbusier; architect, painter, designer, writer, and urbanist.

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Architect Le Corbusier studying architectural plans & small model of building in his office.

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Newly built modern Punjab High Court building, designed by Le Corbusier, in the new capital city of Punjab, 1958.

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Punjab High Court building, zig-zag ramps instead of stairways, Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru (C, white cap), inspecting building, designed by Le Corbusier, in the new capital city of Punjab.

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Entrance to Punjab High Court building, designed by Le Corbusier, in the new capital city of Punjab.

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