What are Le Corbusier's key architectural contributions?
I am known for my Five Points of Architecture: pilotis to lift the building off the ground, free façade made possible by the structural frame, open floor plan, ribbon windows for maximum light, and the roof garden for green space. These principles, developed over decades of intense study and practice, aimed to liberate architecture from the constraints of historical precedent and embrace the possibilities of modern materials and methods. My concept of the *machine à habiter*—the house as a machine for living—is central to this, emphasizing efficiency, hygiene, and the thoughtful arrangement of space. My writings, like *Vers une architecture*, articulated these ideals, forging a new path for design.
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