Pierre Dufau
Pierre Dufau (21 June 1908 – 26 September 1985) was a French architect. He is particularly known for his work on the reconstruction of Amiens after World War II, including the railway station, and the Tour Europlaza in Paris.
Pierre Dufau
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- Born
- 1908 · Arras.
- Died
- 1985 · 6th arrondissement of Paris.
- Nationality
- France
- Occupation
- architect
- Education
- Beaux-Arts de Paris
- Teachers
- Gabriel Héraud · Maurice Boutterin · Marcel Chappey
- Known for
- Palais des Sports
- Honours
- Officer of the Legion of Honour · Prix de Rome
- Languages
- French
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Pierre Dufau (21 June 1908 – 26 September 1985) was a French architect. He is particularly known for his work on the reconstruction of Amiens after World War II, including the railway station, and the Tour Europlaza in Paris.
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Origins and background
Origins and background
Pierre Dufau studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris. Training under Gabriel Héraud, Maurice Boutterin and Marcel Chappey is recorded. The recorded working language is French. Positions recorded include chief architect of civil buildings and national palaces. Works named in the authority record are Palais des Sports. Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Legion of Honour and Prix de Rome.
The following is established of origins and background. Dufau died in 1985 at 6th arrondissement of Paris. It is also recorded that pierre Dufau was born in 1908 at Arras.
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Documentation and reception are recorded as follows. Recorded as having received Officer of the Legion of Honour and Prix de Rome.
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- Pierre Dufau architecte (1908-1985) : un libéral discipliné : parcours, postures, produits
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q3384840: Pierre Dufau
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- “Pierre Dufau”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Pierre Dufau architecte (1908-1985) : un libéral discipliné : parcours, postures, produitsCrossref registry
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