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Cité Frugès

Cité Frugès is a notable housing development designed by architect Le Corbusier in the 1920s near Bordeaux, France. It features a collection of small, modernist houses arranged in a thoughtful layout to promote affordable, functional living for workers. The design emphasizes simplicity, open spaces, and integration with nature, showcasing early ideas of functional urban planning and modern architecture. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Cité Frugès exemplifies innovative 20th-century design aimed at improving everyday life through thoughtful, human-centered architecture.