Le Corbusier and Algiers

Rapid industrialization under French colonization dramatically transformed Algiers, the capital of North Africa, within decades. The city's configuration became emblematic of colonial power dynamics, with the densely populated and impoverished alleyways of the Casbah starkly contrasting the wide modern boulevards of the European district. This study examines how Le Corbusier's urban planning principles influenced Algiers' transformation, reflecting broader colonial impacts on Algerian society and culture.

Lamprakos, M. (2024). Le Corbusier and Algiers. Forms of Dominance, 183–210. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003511724-8