The Le Corbrusier Syndrome: On the development of modern architecture in Japan.
The sustained interest in Le Corbrusier, ever since he emerged as a hero of the architectural world early in the twentieth century, it is evident in the words and deeds of Japanese architects as well as critics of many different generations. He became the focus of attention of many architects.
This reading discuses opinions and influences of Le corbrusiers work, as well as foreign architecture being introduced into Japan in modern times. An example of architecture that symbolised progress and authority below - Western Style.
Left: The National Diet Building - Japans Parliament
Le Corbusier as a leader was of enormous importance in setting the direction for the development of modern architecture in Japan. His urbanism also had an influence on Japan from the 1950s onwards. His imaginary ideas for cities made a particular interest in Japan.
'Twentieth century happened to be an era for developing new forms of space. Cities and architecture are nothing but forms that endow space with order.'
I felt the opinions made within the reading were clear, however I felt it lacked rhythm and was quite repetitive. Almost as if when writing this essay comments were added as he thought of them as well as contradictions made.
Le Corbusier as a leader was of enormous importance in setting the direction for the development of modern architecture in Japan. His urbanism also had an influence on Japan from the 1950s onwards. His imaginary ideas for cities made a particular interest in Japan.
'Twentieth century happened to be an era for developing new forms of space. Cities and architecture are nothing but forms that endow space with order.'
I felt the opinions made within the reading were clear, however I felt it lacked rhythm and was quite repetitive. Almost as if when writing this essay comments were added as he thought of them as well as contradictions made.
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