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Le Corbusier (勒·柯布西耶)

One of the most influential modernist architects of the 20th century. He proposed the “Five Points of Architecture,” designed Villa Savoye and the Unité d’Habitation in Marseille, led the urban planning of Chandigarh, and left works now listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Birth
1887-10-06 04:00 · Switzerland
Gender
Male
Time Source
AI inferred

Birth Time Verification

After comparing all twelve two-hour time blocks, the Tiger hour (Yin, around 04:00) was adopted. For a Jia Wood Day Master, seeing Bing Yin means Bing Fire appears as the Eating God, while Yin also contains hidden Jia Wood that strengthens the Day Master. This creates a strong pattern of creative expression and self-directed vision, well suited to advancing an architectural revolution through ideas and aesthetics. The Eating God in the Yin hour supports output, visibility, and reputation, and helps integrate rational construction with artistic expression. Metal-heavy hours such as Geng Wu or Xin Wei would emphasize authority and systems, weakening early creative freedom. Hours dominated by Rob Wealth, such as Jia Zi or Yi Hai, would amplify self-focus but lack sufficient Fire to form a coherent aesthetic system. Taking temperament, creative structure, and major Luck Pillar shifts together, the Yin hour fits best.
Confirmed Time
04:00
Hour
丙寅
Time Source
AI inferred

Core Analysis

The BaZi chart is Ding Hai Ji You Jia Chen Bing Yin . The Day Master is Jia Wood. The overall structure shows a blend of Eating God generating Wealth and Hurting Officer paired with Resource. The Eating God (Bing Fire) animates Jia Wood, giving strong creative drive and expressive power. Indirect Wealth and Rob Wealth are present beneath the surface, pointing to competition for projects and resources, and to hands-on involvement in construction and urban operations. As the Luck Pillars progress, the early Wu Shen pillar (1897–1906) resonates with Indirect Wealth, supporting early practice and travel. In midlife, pillars such as Yi Si and Jia Chen bring sharper personality conflicts with collaborators, but also open doors to large-scale planning opportunities. In later life, the Gui Mao pillar strengthens Resource, supporting theoretical reflection and historical recognition of his work.
Key BaZi Signals
Main Line
Day Master Jia
Structure
Month Stem Ji Direct Wealth
Relations
Year Branch Hai · Day Branch Chen

Traits

01

Creativity

BaZi basis: the Eating God (Bing Fire) supports Jia Wood, indicating strong aesthetic sense and design expression that drives innovation.

02

Influence

BaZi basis: Indirect Wealth activated by Luck Pillars supports large projects and urban planning with lasting historical impact.

03

Independence

BaZi basis: interaction between Jia Wood and Hurting Officer shows firm personal views and resistance to following trends.

04

Controversy

BaZi basis: the presence of Hurting Officer and Rob Wealth brings direct expression that can challenge others’ interests, leading to debate.

Timeline

Each year shows the event, luck pillar, annual pillar, relations, and interpretation for direct comparison.

1905
18yrs Career

Completion of an Early Residential Design

Under the guidance of mentor René Chapallaz, the 18-year-old Le Corbusier collaborated on the design and construction of Villa Fallet. This Alpine-style wooden house marked the beginning of his architectural practice and the first visible step of a future master.

BaZi Note
This year fell at the end of the Wu Shen Indirect Wealth Luck Pillar. The Shen branch of the Luck Pillar combines with the chart’s Chen and Zi to form the Shen–Zi–Chen Water formation. Water acts as Resource, representing mentors, learning, and foundational support, clearly strengthening professional training and guidance. The annual Yi Si year brings Yi Wood Rob Wealth on the stem, which alone could be unfavorable, but the Si Fire branch is Eating God and a key climate-balancing element, allowing talent and design ability to emerge. The Si–Hai clash activates the Travel Horse, indicating movement and new beginnings. Si also combines with Shen, transforming pressure into productive outcomes. With Wenchang Nobleman and the Golden Carriage star active, multiple favorable signs converge, supporting his first notable architectural expression.
1907
20yrs Personal

First European Journey and Artistic Awakening

He began his first long journey across Europe, visiting Italy, Budapest, and Vienna. Immersion in classical architecture and art significantly broadened his perspective and inner world.

BaZi Note
The Ding Wei Luck Pillar coincided exactly with the Ding Wei year, a classic case of pillar and year overlapping, doubling its impact. Double Ding Fire Hurting Officer reflects strong curiosity, talent, and a desire to explore the wider world. Double Wei Earth Direct Wealth, a favorable element here, provides material support for travel. The Huagai star links to art, philosophy, and foreign cultures, encouraging contemplation and creative accumulation during travel. Fire, the key climate-balancing element, is well rooted, supporting both inner growth and outward action.
1908
21yrs Career

Architectural Training in Paris

He joined the office of reinforced-concrete pioneer Auguste Perret as a draftsman, gaining systematic training in modern materials and structural techniques that laid the groundwork for his later achievements.

BaZi Note
Under the Ding Wei Hurting Officer Luck Pillar, innovation and technical learning are emphasized. The Wu Shen year brings Indirect Wealth on the stem, activating career opportunities tied to skill and output. The Shen branch again joins with Chen and Zi to form a Water Resource formation, supporting absorption of knowledge and mentorship. Tianyi Guiren (Heavenly Nobleman) and the Academic Star highlight learning from a distinguished teacher, matching his apprenticeship under Perret.
1910
23yrs Career

Exposure to German Modernism

He traveled to Germany to work in Peter Behrens’ office, where he met Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius and absorbed industrial design principles that shaped modernist architecture.

BaZi Note
The Ding Wei Hurting Officer Luck Pillar supports learning, travel, and self-expression. The Geng Xu year clashes the Jia Chen Day Pillar, signaling major change and relocation. Geng Metal Seven Killings brings pressure and authority, while Xu Earth Indirect Wealth, a favorable element, stores Fire inside, allowing pressure to be converted into achievement. Noble stars such as Yue De and National Seal indicate recognition and support from influential figures. Although Wei–Xu creates tension, it ultimately drives growth through challenge.
1914
27yrs Career

Publication of a Modern Structural Theory

He proposed the revolutionary Dom-Ino housing system, using reinforced concrete frames to free walls from structural roles, laying the foundation for free plans and industrialized construction.

BaZi Note
Still in the Ding Wei Hurting Officer Luck Pillar, the Jia Yin year brings Wood and Fire clarity. Although Wood can be excessive for a strong Jia Day Master, the Fire output is well supported, transforming potential rigidity into creativity. Fire, the essential climate-balancing element, emerges at a critical point, supporting innovation. Heavenly Virtue and Prosperity stars support recognition, while the Direct Wealth in the month pillar is activated, allowing ideas to convert into practical, valuable systems.
1917
30yrs Career

Establishing a Voice in Paris

He moved to Paris, began his artistic and design career, co-founded the magazine L’Esprit Nouveau, and published under the name “Le Corbusier,” establishing himself as a leader of modernist thought.

BaZi Note
The Bing Wu Eating God Luck Pillar meets the Ding Si year, creating strong Fire energy, the most important balancing element in the chart. Fire represents thought, art, and expression, all strongly activated. The Si–Hai clash triggers major movement and change, explaining relocation to Paris. Output generates Wealth, meaning ideas and publications form the basis for future career and material success.
1923
36yrs Career

A Manifesto for Modern Architecture

He published Toward a New Architecture, compiling essays from L’Esprit Nouveau and forcefully advocating functionalism and industrialized building, igniting a modernist wave.

BaZi Note
Under the Bing Wu Eating God Luck Pillar, creative expression is at full strength. The Gui Hai year brings Direct and Indirect Resource, associated with writing, publishing, and dissemination of ideas. The subtle link between Wu and Hai connects output with resource, allowing creative thought to be formalized into authoritative publications. The Literary Nobleman star further highlights writing and intellectual influence.
1926
39yrs Career

Formulation of the Five Points of Architecture

He formally articulated the Five Points of Architecture—pilotis, roof gardens, free plan, horizontal windows, and free façade—principles that became core guidelines of modernism.

BaZi Note
At the transition from the Bing Wu to the Yi Si Luck Pillar, the Bing Yin year places Eating God Fire prominently and roots it in Yin, its prosperity stage. Prosperity and National Seal stars indicate authority and recognition. Although Yin Wood adds competition, it combines with Hai Water to support Fire, turning pressure into creative drive. His ideas break from tradition and take a systematic, public form.
1929
42yrs Career

A Modernist Landmark: Villa Savoye

Villa Savoye in Poissy was completed, clearly embodying the Five Points of Architecture and becoming a defining work of modernism.

BaZi Note
In the Yi Si Luck Pillar and Ji Si year, Fire—the critical balancing element—is strongly present, supporting peak creativity. The Jia–Ji combination forms a Wealth union, indicating strong returns in reputation and achievement from major investment. The Si–Hai clash activates change and innovation in living concepts. Double Fire output allows his talent to be fully realized in a lasting work.
1930
43yrs Career

Founding an International Movement

As a founding member of CIAM, he promoted international exchange in modern architecture and advanced functionalism and social housing reforms.

BaZi Note
The Yi Si Luck Pillar strengthens Fire output. The Geng Wu year introduces Seven Killings, representing authority and challenge. The Yi–Geng combination transforms competition into structure and leadership, allowing collaboration to solidify into an influential organization. Strong Fire supports expression, turning ideas into real social impact.
1942
55yrs Career

Blueprint for a Radiant City

He proposed the Radiant City concept, integrating high-density housing with open green space, influencing postwar urban planning worldwide.

BaZi Note
During the Jia Chen Luck Pillar, combinations stabilize authority, resource, and wealth. The Ren Wu year brings Indirect Resource and strong Fire output, pushing creativity and vision to a peak. Fire generates Earth Wealth, allowing abstract ideas to crystallize into workable urban plans. This marks a major creative and professional high.
1951
64yrs Career

Designing a New Capital: Chandigarh

Commissioned by the Indian government, he led the master plan of Chandigarh and designed key civic buildings, marking a major late-career international project.

BaZi Note
The Gui Mao Direct Resource Luck Pillar supports recognition and intellectual authority. The Xin Mao year introduces Direct Officer, forming an Officer–Resource structure that points to official commissions. The Mao–You clash indicates relocation and overseas work. The General Star supports leadership in large-scale projects.
1955
68yrs Career

Sacred Light: The Ronchamp Chapel

The Chapel of Notre Dame du Haut at Ronchamp was completed, marking a shift toward expressive, sculptural architecture and becoming an enduring masterpiece.

BaZi Note
In the final year of the Gui Mao Luck Pillar, the Yi Wei year completes the Hai–Mao–Wei Wood formation. Although Wood is excessive, it activates inspiration and foundation through Resource and Prosperity roots. Wei Earth contains Fire, allowing emotional and artistic expression to take physical form. With Heavenly Nobleman, Heavenly Officer Nobleman, and Huagai present, artistic inspiration, recognition, and spiritual depth converge, explaining the creation of this highly expressive work.
1959
72yrs Career

Enduring Legacy and Institutional Recognition

In Stuttgart, a Le Corbusier museum was established at the Weissenhof Estate, permanently honoring his contributions to modern housing design.

BaZi Note
Under the Ren Yin Indirect Resource Luck Pillar, the Ji Hai year brings Direct Wealth and the Jia–Ji Wealth combination, indicating tangible recognition and rewards. Indirect Resource supports reputation and legacy, while noble stars point to endorsement by authoritative institutions. Favorable elements align to consolidate his historical standing.
1965
78yrs Personal

Final Years by the Mediterranean

While vacationing in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, he suffered a heart event while swimming in the Mediterranean and drowned, passing away at age 77.

BaZi Note
In the final year of the Ren Yin Luck Pillar, the Yi Si year triggers intense clashes. Si clashes with the natal Hai, constituting a clash of the year pillar and directly impacting the parental palace, a sign of major life disruption. Si also punishes and harms Yin, compounding instability. Yi Wood Rob Wealth drains vitality, while the Fire–Water conflict stresses the heart and circulation systems. With multiple risk indicators active and the Travel Horse triggered, misfortune occurred during travel and leisure near water. From a BaZi perspective, this reflects a convergence of high-risk signals rather than simple chance.

FAQ

Why did he have such a strong impact on architectural history? +
From a BaZi view, a Jia Wood Day Master supported by Eating God generating Wealth creates both innovative ideas and the ability to realize them. Luck Pillars activating Indirect Wealth provided resources and platforms, allowing theory and practice to reinforce each other over time.
How does BaZi explain his focus on functionalism and industrialization? +
The Eating God emphasizes technique, expression, and systematic thinking, while Indirect Wealth supports project execution. Together, they favor functional, standardized, and industrial approaches to building.
Why was he recognized later in life while still remaining controversial? +
Later Luck Pillars strengthened Direct Resource, supporting reflection and historical validation. At the same time, Hurting Officer and Rob Wealth in the chart sustain strong expression, which can continue to provoke debate in social and political contexts.
How do his career milestones align with Luck Pillars? +
Early achievements in 1905 align with the Wu Shen Indirect Wealth pillar, supporting hands-on opportunities. Major works and theories in the 1920s–30s appear under Bing Wu and Yi Si pillars, bringing creative peaks and conflicts. After 1947, the Gui Mao Resource pillar supports large-scale planning like Chandigarh.
What does BaZi suggest about his teamwork and relationships? +
The presence of Hurting Officer sharpens expression, and Rob Wealth increases competitiveness. This suggests a need for conscious flexibility in communication, as strong views can otherwise lead to friction in collaboration.

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