Quote by Le Corbusier

A house is a machine for living in.


A house is a machine for living in.

Summary

This quote by Swiss architect Le Corbusier emphasizes his belief that a house serves a functional purpose, comparable to a machine. According to him, a house should be designed efficiently and thoroughly, considering factors such as comfort, practicality, and spatial organization. By using the term "machine," he implies that a house should function seamlessly, just as a well-designed machine operates flawlessly. This quote reflects Le Corbusier's modernist approach to architecture, highlighting the need for rationality and functionality in the design of homes.

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