Architecture and Proportion

The video explores L'Unité d'Habitation, a public housing project in Marseille designed by Le Corbusier. Opened in 1952, it was intended to house 1,600 people. The building faced criticism for its modular design, earning the nickname 'the house of the crazies.' The video provides historical context, highlighting the destruction in Marseille during WWII and the subsequent housing crisis. Le Corbusier's design philosophy emphasized human proportions, using the Golden Ratio to create harmonious living spaces. The building features various amenities and is considered an influential architectural work, pending UNESCO World Heritage designation.

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