Citrohan House
architectural work by Le Corbusier
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The Citrohan House was an unbuilt prototype for mass housing designed by the influential Swiss architect Le Corbusier. It was conceived as a "machine for living in" and embodied five key characteristics of modern architecture:12
* Pillars supporting the structure, freeing the ground level.
* A usable roof terrace.
* An open floor plan.
* A facade free of ornamentation.
* Strip windows, independent of the structural frame.1
This design influenced Le Corbusier's later works and his broader architectural philosophy.1
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