Renault's stunning Coupé C concept celebrates the work of Le Corbusier (pictures)
Le Corbusier, a French architect and designer who helped shape the modern architecture movement, passed away 50 years ago. To honor this anniversary, Renault's industrial-design team created a concept car inspired by his work. As you can tell, it's quite the work of art on its own.
Le Corbusier's real name was Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris, and he was born in Switzerland before becoming a French citizen later in life.
Le Corbusier believed that modern architecture, when applied to housing for people low on the socioeconomic strata, could radically improve quality of life.
This Coupé C concept was conceived when Renault's designers spent time investigating French cultural objects throughout the years.
According to Renault, the vehicle came about as designers focused on "simplicity, a visually and aesthetically pleasing structure, geometric elegance and mastery of light."
The Coupé C's most striking element is its large, metallic front grille. Sadly, due to current crash standards, a street-legal variant would have to be made of plastic.
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