Marinus Jan Granpré Molière

{{Short description|Dutch architect (1883–1972)}}

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Marinus Jan Granpré Molière (Oudenbosch, 13 October 1883 – Wassenaar, 13 February 1972) was a Dutch architect. His work was part of the architecture event in the art competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics.{{cite web|url=https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/921068 |title=Marinus Granpré Molière |work=Olympedia |accessdate=22 July 2020}}

Granpré Molière was a professor at the Delft University of Technology and was seen as founder of the Traditionalist School. Molière initiated numerous urban projects, such as the Wieringermeer (from 1927) and the North East Polder (from 1937). Urban construction according to artistic principles by Camillo Sitte, 1889

Nijmegen Rijksmonument 523006 Eversweg 2.JPG|Villa Eversweg 2, Nijmegen

Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Altijddurende Bijstand in Breda.jpg|Onze Lieve Vrouwe Altijd Durende Bijstand in Breda

Nijmegen Rijksmonument 523041 Gemaal Ubbergseweg 5.JPG|Pumping station Nijmegen

Arnhem - Van Lawick van Pabststraat 33 - 1.jpg|Van Lawick van Pabststraat 33, Arnhem

References

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Publications

  • J.A. Kuiper: Visueel & dynamisch. De stedebouw van Granpré Molière en Verhagen 1915–1950. Delft, 1991
  • Woorden en werken van Prof. Ir. Granpré Molière. Heemstede, 1949