Le Corbusier en Ahmedabad : los atributos del sitio como arquitectura presentida


World Heritage Site: The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement

Publication Year: 2016

Publication Type: Dissertation

Publication Identifier: WHEFF082A1548

Summary

Le Corbusier's architectural works in Ahmedabad exemplify his innovative approach to integrating physical and sensory elements of a site, transforming them into dynamic spatial experiences. His designs, such as the Manorama Sarabhai residence and the Mill Owner's Association Building, reveal how he used architectural instruments to modulate environmental values—linking terrestrial, cosmic, and horizontal dimensions—while adhering to principles like the relative positioning of domestic spaces. These projects demonstrate his ability to blend tradition with modernist techniques, creating structures that evoke both visible and invisible presences of their surroundings. The study highlights Le Corbusier's methodical exploration of spatial relationships, rooted in perceptual synthesis and natural cycles, as a paradigm-shifting contribution to modern architecture.

Citation

Hernández Vásquez, L. G. Le Corbusier en Ahmedabad : los atributos del sitio como arquitectura presentida. https://doi.org/10.5821/dissertation-2117-96158

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