Tony Garnier | |
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Born | Lyon, France | 13 August 1869
Died | 19 January 1948 Roquefort-la-Bédoule, France | (aged 78)
Nationality | French |
Alma mater | École nationale des beaux-arts de Lyon École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts |
Occupation | Architect |
Awards | Prix de Rome |
Buildings | Halle Tony Garnier, Stade de Gerland |
Projects | Cité Industrielle |
Tony Garnier (13 August 1869 – 19 January 1948) was a noted French architect and city planner. He was most active in his home city of Lyon, where he notably designed the Halle Tony Garnier and Stade de Gerland. Garnier is considered one of the forerunners of 20th-century French architects.