The Differences Between Architects Le Corbusier And Laurie...

How Do Concerns Such As Sustainability And Climate Change Relate To A Contemporary Visual Culture? Formally Analyse The Difference Between Architects Le Corbusier And Laurie Baker In Conjunction With The Required Readings. Jason Mikha Student Number: 27004791 Art and design theory C December 2015 This essay will discuss the differences between the two architects, Le Corbusier and Laurie Baker and how concerns such as sustainability and climate change relates to contemporary visual culture. Le Corbusier was born in Switzerland on October 6th, 1887 and died in France on August 27th, 1965. Corbusier was known for his minimalist designs and theoretical implementations to his designs. Corbusier uses what he titles it to be the â€Å"five points of a new architecture† and in these points, it is clear to see that Corbusier prioritises aesthetics over function. Laurie Baker was born in England on March 2nd, 1917 and died in India on April 1st, 2007. Baker looked at both technical and aesthetic qualities equally and did not prioritise in one. Baker constantly considers the way to provide an eco-friendly way to produce something whereas Corbusier’s designs involved heavy machinery which produces negative contributions to the environment. This essay mainly use the recour ses, Architecture of rural housing: some issues in India by Romi Khosla, Le Corbusier’s Ruins: The Changing Face of Chandigarh’s Capitol by Vinayak Bharne, and A contemporary city by Le Corbusier. Baker’s