Routledge Le Corbusier in the Antipodes - Architecture Book

Explore the complex relationship between Le Corbusier and the architecture of Australia and New Zealand. This Routledge Research in Architecture volume examines the two-way exchange of ideas between the renowned architect and the designers of the region. By investigating how his projects impacted local architects and how his contacts influenced his own post-war career, this book provides a deep look into the history of modern art, architecture, and urbanism. Based on extensive archival research from the Fondation Le Corbusier in Paris and various national archives, this text connects specific historical episodes to the broader development of 20th-century design in the Antipodes. It is an essential resource for those studying the global reach of modernism and its regional adaptations.