Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | October 6, 1887 |
| Birth Place | Switzerland |
| Age | 132 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
Net worth: $40 Million (2024)
Le Corbusier, the renowned Swiss architect, is estimated to have a net worth of $40 million by the year 2024. Regarded as one of the most influential figures in modernist architecture, Le Corbusier left a lasting impact on the field with his innovative designs and urban planning concepts. Born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris in Switzerland, Le Corbusier's minimalist approach and functionalist principles revolutionized the way buildings were conceived and built. From his iconic projects such as the Villa Savoye to his influential book "Towards a New Architecture," Le Corbusier's contributions to architectural theory and practice are widely recognized and celebrated.
About
City planner and architect who once said, "A house is a machine for living"; pioneered modern architecture. He was also an early advocate of urban planning.
Before Fame
He was attracted to the visual arts at a young age and eventually studied at the La-Chaux-de-Fonds Art School with Charles L'Eplattenier. He was hired by Auguste Perret, the pioneer of reinforced concrete, in 1907.
Trivia
He helped found Congrès International d'Architecture Moderne (CIAM); his career spanned five decades, with his work appearing in Europe, India, and America.
Family Life
He was a French citizen who was born in Switzerland; his birth name was Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris. His wife, Yvonne Gallis, died in 1957.
Associated With
He and I.M. Pei were both world-renowned pioneering architects of their respective generations.
