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Only one work was ever designed for Britain by Le Corbusier - a temporary display stand for Venesta Plywood (1930). Nevertheless, the master’s influence on the architecture of these shores was great. Some of the most celebrated, as well as derided buildings of the last century are attributed to his influence.

Discover the intimate links of British patrons and architects with Le Corbusier, and encounter architectural challenges from Highpoint to the South Bank Centre to Park Hill, Sheffield. This workshop draws on the recent publication Le Corbusier and Britain: An Anthology, edited by the British Architectural Library Director, Dr Irena Murray and colleague Julian Osley. It also complements the panel discussion at the Architectural Association, London, 28 November, recreating and remembering Le Corbusier’s 1947 lecture held at the A.A.

Why Workshop?

Arguably, you cannot understand Britain’s post-war architecture without reference to Le Corbusier. But how did he become so dominant a figure? Why not use this opportunity to discover:

• Le Corbusier’s key disciples - their influences and audiences
• prime examples of British architecture inspired by Le Corbusier
• opposition to Le Corbusier and International Modernism
• theories of urban planning and their evolution.

Next steps

More information/resources available soon.