Auguste Perret

architect (12 February 1874 - 25 February 1954)
was a French architect and a world leader and specialist in reinforced concrete construction.
He worked on a new interpretation of the neo-classical style. He continued to carry the banner of nineteenth century rationalism after Viollet-le-Duc. His efforts to utilize historical typologies executed in new materials were largely eclipsed by the younger media-savvy architect Le Corbusier, Perret's one-time employee, and his ilk.