AUGUSTE PERRET

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Auguste Perret (1874-1954) was born in Ixelles, France. He was a French architect and a leader and specialist in concrete construction.

He worked on a new interpretation of the neo-classical style. He built a cathedral in Raincy, France, named "Notre Dame de Raincy" (1922-1923).

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