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Architects and practices · The Vandelay collection

Jean Prouvé

Start with Administration communale de Chauderon in Lausanne. Compare the selected works below, explore their architectural themes and follow a city guide to discover more.

2 buildings in this collection · 2 cities · 2 countries

Administration communale de Chauderon, Lausanne
Administration communale de Chauderon Lausanne

Selected works

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Architectural context

About Jean Prouvé

Jean Prouvé (1901–1984) was a French constructor, engineer, and designer who pioneered prefabricated architecture and lightweight metal structures. Though he never held a formal architecture degree, his influence on 20th-century building technology was immense. The catalogue holds 2 of his works in Lausanne and Paris.

The Caserne de Pompiers Masséna (fire station) in Paris is an industrial Modernist structure reflecting his approach to building as manufacturing. The Administration Communale de Chauderon in Lausanne is a Brutalist civic building. Prouvé's contribution lies in treating architecture as a problem of construction — every joint, hinge, and panel was designed for fabrication and assembly, anticipating today's modular building methods.

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Where to explore

Cities with documented works credited to Jean Prouvé. Counts refer to this collection; links open the broader city guides.

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These names share building records with Jean Prouvé. A shared credit may reflect collaboration or a contribution at a different time.

Before you explore

Is this a complete list of works?
No. This is Vandelay’s selected collection of 2 buildings credited to Jean Prouvé. The catalogue includes collaborations and does not represent a complete body of work.
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