CIAM (Congrès Internationaux d'Architecture Moderne)

CIAM, or Congrès Internationaux d'Architecture Moderne, was a series of international congresses held from the 1920s to the 1950s, focusing on modern architecture and urban planning. Founded by influential architects like Le Corbusier, CIAM aimed to unite architects and theorists to discuss and promote the principles of modernism. The congresses emphasized functional design, the importance of social housing, and the relationship between architecture and society. CIAM played a significant role in shaping modernist architecture and urbanism, influencing city planning and building designs worldwide. Its legacy can still be seen in contemporary architecture and urban development.