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Tony Garnier


Born
in Lyon, France
August 13, 1869

Died
January 19, 1948

Genre
Architecture

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Émile Zola ...more


Tony Garnier was a noted architect and city planner. He was most active in his hometown of Lyon.

Garnier is considered the forerunner of 20th century French architects. In 1901, after extensive study of sociological and architectural problems, he began to formulate an elaborate solution to the perceived issues concerning urban design. His basic idea included the separation of spaces by function through zoning into four categories including leisure/recreation, industry, work, and transport. Garnier published his major treatise Une cité industrielle in 1918.

Garnier designed a city that was partially adopted in the French city of Lyons. Une Cite Industrielle was designed as a utopian form of living. The plan allowed schools and vocational-type ...more

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El urbanismo. Utopías y rea...
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Une Cité Industrielle
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