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In the early 20th century, many architects presented new architectural styles in order to show freedom of architecture through independent frames of reinforced concrete, and since then, creative innovation has been emphasized in the same context until today. One of the leading figures who spearheaded such trends at the time was Le Corbusier. This study quoted and examined sequentially the overall arguments of Le Corbusier who debated with Auguste Perret on windows. By examining the process of his overall arguments and the basis for each of them, the interpretation of architectural vision is the primary purpose, and the provision of an opportunity to review the fundamental meaning of windows in contemporary architecture is the ultimate purpose of this study. The results of this study revealed that windows were the new tool of the time to him, which should liberate human beings, beyond just the device to provide light, wind and views required for life. In particular, to him, horizontal windows were the tool to realize anthropocentrism as well as the factor to determine architecture. Meanwhile, he pointed out the issue of following customs that could not accept the change in architecture including windows, and this is still a significant current issue to us. Finally, it is hoped that this study can provide an opportunity of contemplating over how to realize in our time Le Corbusier's belief that puts human beings first in architecture.