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Why people love and hate Le Corbusier

Le Corbusier was an internationally influential Swiss artist, architect and designer. His dubious associations with totalitarian regimes have failed to diminish his reputation as one of the most inspirational artists of the 20th century. (SRF/swissinfo.ch)

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Le Corbusier still a key figure for young architects

This content was published on Le Corbusier, Herzog & De Meuron, Mario Botta and Peter Zumthor – to mention only the most prominent names – have put Swiss architecture on the world map. The younger generation has not yet achieved the same celebrity, but it is striking out in new directions of its own. For the 125th anniversary of the…

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“A concrete block, with a pair of glasses embedded”

This content was published on To mark the anniversary, swissinfo.ch talks to Swiss artists and writers who have featured him in their work – or who happen to have been born in his home town. This young generation admire Le Corbusier, but approach him with a touch of irreverence. Take for example Plonk&Replonk, otherwise known as the Froidevaux brothers, artists…

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