Towards a New Architecture – Le Corbusier

"A house is a machine for living in."

Le Corbusier writes a fiery manifesto for modern architecture. He rejects the decorative styles of the past, praising the clean lines and functionality of grain silos, ocean liners, and airplanes. He calls for an architecture based on mass production, geometry, and the needs of modern industrial society.

This is the most influential architectural book of the 20th century. It laid the foundation for the International Style and the modernist movement, shaping the skylines of cities around the world. It remains a controversial but essential text for understanding the modern built environment.