MODA 3.3 VIDEO La Villa Savoye, Le Corbusier

How did Le Corbusier describe the Villa Savoye?

• A castle to live in

• A machine to live in

• A sculpture to live in

• A garden to live in

What materials did Le Corbusier emphasize for the new architecture?

• Wood and brick

• Glass and marble

• Concrete and steel

• Stone and copper

What did Le Corbusier reject in his architectural approach?

• Universal design principles

• Rational forms and lines

• Use of light

• Regional characteristics and historicist trends

What is 'Le Modulor'?

• A type of building material

• A system of measurements based on human proportions

• A style of furniture

• A landscaping technique

How many points are there in Le Corbusier's Points of a New Architecture'?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

What is the purpose of the pilotis in the architecture of Le Corbusier?

• Create a basement level

• Elevate the house above the ground

• Support the garden on the roof

• Divide the interior spaces

What is the advantage of the terrace garden according to Le Corbusier?

• Provides extra living space

• Improves insulation

• Maintains moisture in the concrete

• Increases property value

What does the 'free plan' allow?

• More windows

• Taller ceilings

• Freedom in the distribution of space

• Stronger foundations

What is unique about the windows in Le Corbusier's design?

• They are circular

• They can run from one end to the other of the facade

• They are made of colored glass

• They are always vertical

What does the concept of 'free facade' mean?

• The facade is load-bearing

• The facade is made of glass

• The facade is independent of the structural system

• The facade is always symmetrical