Bauhaus Modulor
Updated 2026-08-15
INTRODUCTION
English translation pending.
CORE DEFINITION
A modular system developed by Le Corbusier that derives a scalable sequence of dimensions from human proportions and the golden ratio. Design elements are then dimensioned along that sequence so that parts relate harmoniously while remaining tied to the human body. The key qualification is that the geometry must stay anchored to real use: the system is a coordinating device, not a doctrine, and treating it as a rigid rule produces buildings that are proportionally elegant and practically awkward. It shares the Bauhaus emphasis on function and honesty of materials.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
- Human anchoring: fix the key dimensions from real body measurements and reach. - Proportion sequence: derive related sizes from a single ratio so parts harmonize. - Balance check: test whether geometric order still serves actual use rather than replacing it.
Anchor fast decisions
Independently chosen dimensions produce parts that do not relate, so assembly requires arbitrary adjustment and the result feels incoherent. Deriving dimensions from one ratio makes each size a predictable multiple of the others, which coordinates parts without further negotiation. Anchoring the ratio to human measurements keeps the coordination from drifting into abstraction, so harmony and usability come from the same source rather than competing.
MINIMUM ACTION
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