more about le corbusier  

i was intrigued enough with the mention of le corbusier's statement of "l'avion accuse" [in a reference from a previous thread] that i did a bit of snooping around the web for more.

my somewhat limited search took me among other sites to the link below, which is essentially an excerpt from a relatively new book by alain de botton titled, "the architecture of happiness."

i pass this along with a view toward providing additional interesting reading to those inclined toward an analysis of archectural philosophy and a critique of its subcultures.

also, perhaps some here will have additional insights or engaging feedback on the matter of the modernist mindset [if it can be legitimatly considered an homogenous position], since so many of us would describe ourselves to some extent as adherents [or even zealots] for the grand cause.

i'd enjoy whatever informed feedback you may have on the topic, albeit broad.

regards.

http://calitreview.com/2007/03/26/architecture-and-modernism/