Le Corbusier - el sistema constructivo como elemento formal en la arquitectura moderna

Abstract

The present work starts from the historical antecedents and the analysis of the two structural systems most used in the modern movement, concrete and steel, approached by the same architect, in this case, Le Corbusier, one of the greatest exponents of this movement, which refers to case studies of two pavilions. A comparative analytical process of the architectural components is carried out from two different construction systems and contexts, based on the five principles of modern architecture raised by the same architect, resulting in a formal expression defined within modern architecture. The objective is to analyze the construction system as a formal element used by the architect in these two different systems. Le Corbusier used reinforced concrete as a formal language almost in all of his work, and steel only in the last stage, within the modern period. It is important to highlight the contribution provided by the selected case studies to understand the formal results provided by each one. Through the reconstruction and comparative analysis of the case studies, the substantial characteristics of each of the two construction systems are identified, which allow generating results, main findings and intrinsic formal values in them, in order to support the generation of quality architecture and projects