Le Corbusier was deeply influenced by the vernacular architecture he encountered during his 1911 "Journey to the East" through southeastern Europe. He was inspired by the simple forms, massing, use of light and shadow, and blending of interior and exterior spaces in traditional buildings. These influences can be seen in his early works like the Villa Schwob. The Villa Savoye showcases several vernacular-inspired elements, including the use of glazing at the entrance to blur boundaries, a ramp to guide movement between spaces like ceremonial ramps in mosques, and a washbasin bringing nature into the home like traditional "water temples." Overall, the document examines how Le Corbusier's study of modest traditional