René Egger Explained

René Egger
Birth Date:12 September 1915
Death Date:21 February 2016
Occupation:Architect

René Egger (12 September 1915 - 16 February 2016) was a French Modernist architect. He worked with Fernand Pouillon from 1944 to 1953.[1] Over the course of his career, he designed many buildings in Marseille, including more than 150 university and school buildings.[2] He also designed the Hôpital Nord, known as "Europe's most modern" hospital when its construction was completed in 1959.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Bucci. Alessandro. Mollo. Luigi. Regional Architecture in the Mediterranean Area. 2010. Alinea. Firenze. 9788860552938. 875751611. 76.
  2. News: Manelli. Sophie. René Egger, la mort du bâtisseur de Marseille. 15 August 2017. La Provence. 21 February 2016.