How did Le Corbusier develop his Modulor system?

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The Modulor is the embodiment of my lifelong search for universal, harmonious proportions derived from man and nature. It is an anthropometric scale of measurement, a direct extension of the Golden Section, which I saw as a divine proportion inherent in the universe. By scaling human dimensions, a standard foot, and an upward-extending series of measures based on the Fibonacci sequence, I sought to create a unified system for architectural and mechanical design. It is a tool for designers, artisans, and engineers, a bridge between the human body and the dimensions of the built environment, ensuring a harmonious relationship between scale and form, as articulated in my book, *Le Modulor*.

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