Le Corbusier

Swiss-French architect and urban planner

Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, known as Le Corbusier, was a Swiss-French architect, urban planner, designer, and writer. Born in 1887 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, he is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern architecture. Le Corbusier's work had a profound impact on the development of modern architecture, and he is known for his innovative use of materials and his emphasis on functionalism and simplicity.