The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement(2016)
Chandigarh
A global icon of modernist design, Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex stands as a powerful representation of Le Corbusier’s revolutionary architectural vision. As part of a transnational UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning seven countries, this complex exemplifies a creative response to 20th-century urban challenges. Designed during what Le Corbusier called “patient research,” the structures in Chandigarh—ranging from the High Court to the Secretariat and Legislative Assembly—reflect an architectural language that boldly broke from the past. The site not only embodies the spirit of the Modern Movement but also showcases the global diffusion of architectural innovation, making Chandigarh a proud symbol of visionary design in independent India.
