>[....] My memory of modern architecture
>fails me--I could dredge up a book--but there's a particulr church with
>irregularly spaced vertical concrete lines on the outside which are
>completely attributable to Xenakis. The outside lines/patterns are
>stochastic, a clear Xenakis hallmark of the time. I do think I read
>somewhere (A liner note?) where IX admitted to this church.


You are referring to the famous Ronchamp Chapel, near Lyon. (I think the
real name is something like Notre-Dame-du-Haut). The funny thing is that
this work is considered one of Le Corbusier's masterpieces, and one of the
most important works in modern architecture.

If you think about that, it's ironic that we should refer to Xenakis as one
of the most important architects in XX Century.

I also read not long ago an interview where Xenakis admitted he had played a
decisive role in this and many other important works produced at Le
Corbusier's studio during those years, some of which were his own designs.
The interviewer was clearly interested in the subject, and how was it
possible that Le Corbusier always had tried to hide the fact, but X was
obviously unwilling to develop this further, that would leave Le Corbusier
in a very bad spot indeed.