AUGUSTE PERRET By: Ela and Jessy

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Facts Born in Ixelles, Belgium in 1874. First generation modernist Him and his brother inherited their father’s building company, allowing Perret to experiment with reinforced concrete. He studied in Paris at the National School of Fine Arts. In 1902, he made a name for himself designing an apartment building at Rue Franklin.

Stylistic Features Reinforced concrete (concrete in which metal bars or wire is embedded to increase its strength) Large areas of glazing Open internal spaces created through large windows and skylights Used reinforced concrete to interpret classical architecture.

Rue Franklin- 1902-1904

Le Havre

Quotes “One must never allow into a building any element destined solely for ornament, but rather turn to ornament all the parts necessary for its support.” “Construction is neither the architect’s tongue; the architect is a poet who thinks and speaks in construction.”

Questions What was Auguste Perret most known for? What were his influences in terms of his exploration of reinforced concrete? How did he extenuate space in his apartments? What does the Church tower in Le Havre represent?

Answers He was known as the “Father of reinforced concrete” He inherited his father’s building company and allowed him to experiment with reinforced concrete. He used floor to ceiling windows in his apartments to make them more spacious. It represents the peace Le Havre can achieve after the war.