The purpose of this study is to clarify the composition of Le Corbusier's low-rise habitation block in the urban planning of Bogotá. He considered and investigated the composition of “cuadra” as one of the regional elements in the Spanish colonies. The three component elements of the vernacular cuadra are streets, “manzana” and gardens. Cuadra is surrounded by streets for pedestrians. Manzana, the low-rise houses, is placed facing these streets and also opens toward the tranquil gardens. The low-rise habitation block presented by Le Corbusier inherits these three elements from vernacular cuadra.