Le Corbusier's 5 Points of Architecture

Le Corbusier's 5 points of Modern Architecture were incorporated into the design of Villa Savoye. They are as follows:

1. Pilotis or ground level supporitng columns. In this case it elevated the building and provided garage space and utilities room.
2. A flat roof, the terrace for this house. It could be used as a garden area and a solarium between curved walls on the roof.
3. The free plan, which in this case was possible due to the absence of load bearing walls. The exposed columns were the key structural elements in this villa design.
4. Horizontal windows which were present all around the house. These allowed for natural lighting and ventilation.
5. The freely designed facade. Since Corbusier was not bothered about load bearing considerations, he could play around with the placement of walls and openings creating a unique design.