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Nicolas Le Camus de Mézières

Nicolas Le Camus de Mézières (March 26, 1721 – July 27, 1793) was a French architect and theoretician. He was born and died in Paris. He published several works on architectural and related subjects, including Architecture of Expression, and The Theatre of Desire at the End of the Ancien Régime; Or, The Analogy of Fiction with Architectural Innovation. • Illustration — Halle aux blés (Corn Exchange) Le Camus designed the Halle aux blés (Corn Exchange) with a circular central courtyard and a double staircase.

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Nicolas Le Camus de Mézières

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Nicolas Le Camus de Mézières was born on 26 March 1721. · Paris.
Nationality
France
Occupation
architect
Languages
French

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Nicolas Le Camus de Mézières (March 26, 1721 – July 27, 1793) was a French architect and theoretician. He was born and died in Paris. He published several works on architectural and related subjects, including Architecture of Expression, and The Theatre of Desire at the End of the Ancien Régime; Or, The Analogy of Fiction with Architectural Innovation. • Illustration — Halle aux blés (Corn Exchange) Le Camus designed the Halle aux blés (Corn Exchange) with a circular central courtyard and a double staircase.

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