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Gérard Thurnauer

1926 – 2014

French architect

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About Gérard Thurnauer

Lived 1926 – 2014 (aged 88). Gérard Thurnauer was a French architect.

Gérard Thurnauer (September 24, 1926 – December 22, 2014) was a French architect and a founding member of the Atelier de Montrouge, an architectural and urban planning studio.

Biography Gérard Thurnauer was born in Paris to a Jewish father and a pastor's daughter. At age 15, he joined the French resistance.

Atelier de Montrouge In 1958, Gérard Thurnauer founded the Atelier de Montrouge with Jean Renaudie, Pierre Riboulet and Jean-Louis Véret, whom he met during his studies at the École des Beaux-arts de Paris. Together, they were awarded the 1981 Grand prix national de l'architecture by the French Ministry of Culture. The Atelier de Montrouge was dissolved the same year.

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Important facts

Born
24 September 1926, 16th arrondissement of Paris
Birth century
20th century
Died
22 December 2014, 3rd arrondissement of Paris
Occupation
Architect
Nationality
France
Education
Beaux-Arts de Paris
Awards
Grand prix national de l'architecture
Also known as
Gerard Thurnauer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gérard Thurnauer?

French architect (1926-2014)

When was Gérard Thurnauer born?

Gérard Thurnauer was born on 24 September 1926 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.

When did Gérard Thurnauer die?

Gérard Thurnauer died on 22 December 2014 in 3rd arrondissement of Paris.

What was Gérard Thurnauer's occupation?

Gérard Thurnauer was an architect.

What nationality was Gérard Thurnauer?

Gérard Thurnauer was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gérard Thurnauer

· Wikidata: Q3124331

· DBpedia: Gérard Thurnauer

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