René Levavasseur

(1881–1962) fransk arkitekt

René Levavasseur (France, 1881–1962) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, René Levavasseur belongs to the chapter ‘Modernism’ in this site’s history of architecture.

René Levavasseur was born in Vire and died in Cherbourg. René Levavasseur trained at Beaux-Arts de Paris. René Levavasseur studied under Jean-Louis Pascal. René Levavasseur became a member of National Academic Society of Cherbourg. The awards include Croix de guerre 1914–1918, Knight of the Legion of Honour, and officier d'académie.

The best-known works include ‘Gare Maritime de Cherbourg’, ‘Hotel Atlantique (Cherbourg)’, and ‘Chapelle du Bon Sauveur de Picauville’. The catalogue has one building by René Levavasseur. The dated building is from 1933.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Adolf Meyer, Raymond Hood, Charles-Henri Besnard, Julian Francis Abele, and Marcello Piacentini.

• Gare Maritime de Cherbourg