The truthfulness of materials of constructions, concrete, b… - Le Corbusier

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The truthfulness of materials of constructions, concrete, bricks and stone, shall be maintained in all buildings constructed or to be constructed. The seed of Chandigarh is well sown. It is for the citizens to see that the tree flourishes.

Le Corbusier

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Charles-Édouard Jeanneret (October 6, 1887 – August 27, 1965), better known as Le Corbusier, was a Swiss-born French architect, designer, urbanist, writer, and one of the pioneers of what is now called modern architecture.

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Alternative Names: Charles-Édouard Jeanneret • Charles-Edouard Jeanneret • Charles Édouard Jeanneret-Gris • Corbu • Charles Édouard Jeanneret • Édouard Le Corbusier • Corb • Charles Edouard Jenneret • Charles Edouard Jeanneret-Gris • Kebiyi • Charles Edouard Jeanneret • Charles Edouard Jeanneret- Gris • Le Corbusier Jeanneret • Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris • Corbusier • Le Korbi︠u︡zʹe • Le Corbusier-Saugnier • Charles Jeanneret • Corbusier Le • Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret) • Edouard Jeanneret

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