Symposium - Auguste Perret, 1874-1954: an anniversary

November 28-29, 2024
9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Auditorium opens at 8:45 a.m.)
Palais de l'Institut de France - Palais d'Iéna
André and Liliane Bettencourt auditorium (3, rue Mazarine - Paris VIe)

To mark the 150th anniversary of the birth and the 70th anniversary of the death of Auguste Perret (an architect whose major work, the reconstruction of the city of Le Havre, is on UNESCO's World Heritage List), the Auguste Perret Foundation - Académie des Beaux-Arts has decided to pay tribute to him with an international symposium. The aim of this event is to provide an update on the historical and heritage aspects of the architect's thinking and work.

Eight sessions and two round tables will explore the many facets of Auguste Perret's work. The first day aims to highlight the breadth of his work, which is not limited to the question of concretes, but allows us to examine all the scales of architecture and the complex posture of an intellectual-builder who was already recognized during his lifetime. The second day focuses resolutely on the living work of Auguste Perret. The restoration of his buildings poses a number of challenges, in terms of both materiality and use, as illustrated by the reconstructed center of Le Havre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Auguste Perret, whose influence extends beyond France's borders, remains a benchmark for many practitioners throughout the 20th century. The final round table will also examine his contemporary legacy.

Thursday, November 28, Sébastien Cherruetlecturer at ENSA Normandie and researcher at ATE, will give a talk entitled "Mobilier et aménagement intérieur, matrice d'un dialogue des arts?
Friday, November 29,Marie Gaimardlecturer at ENSA Normandie and researcher at ATE, will give a talk entitled "Filiations théoriques entre Auguste Perret et André Ravéreau".

Sébastien Cherruet is a member of the board of the Auguste Perret Foundation. With Marie Gaimard, they are both members of the organizing committee.

Download the program HERE
More information and free registration HERE.

visual: poster for the "Auguste Perret, 1874-1954: an anniversary" symposium