Le Corbusier’s Ineffable Space and Synchronism: From Architecture as Clear Syntax to Architecture as Succession of Events

This article examines Le Corbusier’s architectural design processes, paying special attention to his concept of “ineffable space”. Corbusier related space” mathematics, arguing that both mathematics and the phenomenon provoke an effect “concordance”. He also argued when establishment relations is “precise” “overwhelming”, artefacts are capable “provoking physiological sensations”. For Corbusier, sentiment satisfaction enjoyment artefact can a perception harmony. analyzes reasons for which insisted on necessity discover or invent “clear syntax” through composition. believed power lies in their syntax”. Particular emphasis placed relationship theories space with those Henri Bergson De Stijl movement. At core reflections developed here “patient search” (“recherche patiente”) vital role act drawing process inscribing images memory. embodied acts observing, discovering, inventing creating. relates interest proportions conception Modulor post-war Italian neo-humanistic approaches architecture. It intends render explicit how definition architecture was reshaped, shedding light shift from defining as clear syntax succession events.