Sicard de Lordat explained

Sicard de Lordat was a 14th-century architect from the County of Foix, now in modern-day France, who worked for Gaston Fébus (Gaston III of Foix-Béarn).^[1] He is noted particularly for working with brick, a material that was cheap and allowed speedier construction.^[2]

Works

• Château de Mauvezin
• Château de Montaner
• Château de Morlanne
• Keep of the Château de Pau^[2]

Notes and References

1. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k9742534r/f28.image "Une conférence du Professeur J.-F. FINO sur l'architecture militaire française au Moyen Age"
2. Henri Paul Eydoux, "Pierre Tucoo-Chala, Gaston Fébus. Un grand prince d'Occident au XIVe siècle" (review), Bulletin Monumental 1976, 134-2, page 166