Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, known as Le Corbusier was a Swiss-French architect, writer and urban planner who was a pioneer of modern architecture.
In his later years in life Le Corbusier committed himself to promoting his new concepts of architecture and urban planning, and that was how the book ‘Toward an Architecture’ was published, which would later be popularly known as ‘Toward a New Architecture.’ In his book, he spoke about regulating lines, which are an inevitable element in architecture.
Le Corbusier believed that architecture should be based on a harmonious relationship between human proportions and the built environment. He developed the Modulor system as a tool to achieve this harmony. The Modulor is a series of measurements based on the Fibonacci sequence and the golden ratio, which are believed to be aesthetically pleasing to the human eye.
The chapter on "Regulating Lines" explains how the Modulor can be applied to the design process. Le Corbusier suggests using a set of vertical and horizontal lines to establish a grid system that guides the placement and proportions of architectural elements. These lines act as a framework for designing spaces and organizing buildings.
According to Le Corbusier, applying the regulating lines helps create visual order, balance, and a sense of proportion in architecture. The Modulor system provides architects with a universal language to design buildings that are both functional and visually pleasing. By adhering to these principles, Le Corbusier believed that architecture could contribute to the well-being and improve the quality of life for its occupants.
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