Towards a new architecture

This book, first published in 1923 as 'Vers une Architecture,' is a compilation of articles written by Le Corbusier for his magazine 'L'Esprit Nouveau.

' It outlines his technical and aesthetic theories, emphasizing the need for architecture to move away from historical styles and towards a modern, functional approach.

Le Corbusier argues for buildings that are machines for living, comparing architecture to engineering and advocating for the use of materials like cast concrete and plate glass.

The book is profusely illustrated with line drawings and photographs and remains a foundational text in modern architecture, influencing generations of architects and city planners.