Swiss-born French architect and designer Le Corbusier (born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris) died on August 27th, 1965 at the age of 77 in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin in France. As a leader of the modernist avant-garde and a founding member of the Congrès International d'Architecture Moderne, he was known for developing the principles of modern urbanism and pioneering novel architectural designs, many of which were widely imitated. Le Corbusier was influential in various fields of design, from architecture and city planning to interior design and furniture design. His architectural works include the Ville Contemporaine, the Petite Maison and the National Museum of Western Arts in Tokyo. He was also the first Architectural Association Honorary Fellow in England and was awarded the American Institute of Architects Gold Medal in 1957. The creator of the home and work unit, he will be remembered for his bold vision for how design and architecture can shape and enliven our cities and our lives. He will be greatly missed.