This article will give a brief introduction to architecture, its origins and a look at how important it is in the world today and in the past.
Architecture is the practice of design buildings and other physical structures. It is often considered a form of art and science due to the massive amount of technical knowledge required to implement a design that has been created from nothing.
Architects have many factors to consider when constructing a building such as mass, texture, materials, light/shadow, cost, construction and technology. All of these factors are manipulated in order to create an end design that appears both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
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Le Corbusier’s purist manifesto, the Five Points Towards a New Architecture sets out his ideals for a new architectural aesthetic, which are embodied by the Villa Savoye

As one of the early pioneers of Modern Architecture Le Corbusier attempted to discover a new style of architecture that would be appropriate for the 21st century. Like many influential architects of the time, Le Corbusier believed that the new century provided the perfect opportunity for a fresh start. He strived to create a modern architectural aesthetic based upon science and reason, utilizing technology and industry, for this new age.
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