Georges-Henri Pingusson

(1894–1978) fransk arkitekt

Georges-Henri Pingusson (France, 1894–1978) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Georges-Henri Pingusson belongs to the chapter ‘Modernism’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Georges-Henri Pingusson was born in Clermont-Ferrand and died in 6th arrondissement of Paris. Georges-Henri Pingusson trained at Beaux-Arts de Paris, ESME Sudria, and École des Roches. The teachers included Gustave Umbdenstock and Paul Tournon. Georges-Henri Pingusson became a member of The French Union of Modern Artists. Georges-Henri Pingusson was awarded Officer of the Legion of Honour.

The best-known works include ‘Mémorial des Martyrs de la Déportation’, ‘French embassy’, ‘Villa Romée’, and ‘hippodrome de la Canche’. The catalogue has one building by Georges-Henri Pingusson. The dated building is from 1962.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Jean Badovici, Jean-Baptiste Mathon, Aino Aalto, Poul Henningsen, and André Lurçat.

• Mémorial des Martyrs de la Déportation