Gaston Castel

(1886–1971) fransk arkitekt

Gaston Castel (France, 1886–1971) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Gaston Castel belongs to the chapter ‘Modernism’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Gaston Castel was born in Pertuis and died in Marseille. Gaston Castel trained at Beaux-Arts de Paris. The awards include Commander of the Legion of Honour and Prix de Rome.

The best-known works include ‘Monument aux morts de l'Armée d'Orient et des terres lointaines’, ‘Penitential Center of Marseille’, and ‘Opéra de Marseille’. The catalogue has one building by Gaston Castel. The dated building is from 1787.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Hugo Jahnke, Robert Mallet-Stevens, Maurice Glaize, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.

• Opéra de Marseille