Le Corbusier Le Corbusier has also proved to be a major influence to International Style. Corbusier was focused on the idea of space, simplicity and modern structural design. Designing his first house in 1907, Corbusier identified three major architectural discoveries; the contrast between space, classical proportion and geometric forms. These principles heavily influence postmodernist architecture today. In 1908, he began his theory of reinforced concrete and industrial production. Pioneering these logical plans and functional styles, Corbusier used the influences of Auguste Perret and Peter Behrens in his design of ‘Maison DomIno’ in 1915. With the layout of this plan being completely independent from the structure of the design, it allowed the mass production of free-standing rigid buildings. Corbusier spent most of his time being encouraged to paint and then later discovered the purist theory. Collaborating with artist Amedee Ozenfant, the concept behind purism itself lead architecture to be fully refined and simplified, it was believed that architecture would end up being as efficient as factory assembled line. From this he was able to express his thoughts thoroughly in his book ‘Vers Une Architecture’; in which Corbusier stated that ‘A house... is a machine for living in’.
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