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 and his ilk. Perret is famous for several apartment buildings which depart from the typical Parisian flat, and a reinforced concrete cathedral in Le Raincy, France, Église Notre-Dame du Raincy (1922-1923). He helped with the reconstruction of the French city of Le Havre after more than 80,000 inhabitants of that city were left homeless following World War II. Perret is a direct link to the generation that followed him. Le Corbusier worked in his studio, eventually becoming an industry associate and a competitor.
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