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Sir David Chipperfield on Le Corbusier

Pioneer of Modern architecture, Le Corbusier, chosen by award winning architect Sir David Chipperfield.

Pioneer of Modern architecture, Le Corbusier, chosen by award winning architect Sir David Chipperfield.

Le Corbusier aimed to build a better world through radical buildings and the controversial reshaping of whole cities. Flora Samuel, Professor of Architecture at the University of Sheffield, joins Matthew Parris to unpick the life of a man who considered himself a herioc figure, fighting battles to improve the world.

Presenter: Matthew Parris. Producer: Melvin Rickarby

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Presenter Matthew Parris
Interviewed Guest David Chipperfield
Producer Melvin Rickarby

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  • Tue 31 Dec 2013 16:30
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  • Fri 3 Jan 2014 23:00
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  • Thu 21 Nov 2019 18:30
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  • Fri 22 Nov 2019 00:30
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