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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