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Pierre Fakhoury

Pierre Fakhoury

Lebanese/Ivorian architect


Pierre Fakhoury (born 1943 in Dabou) is a Lebanese/Ivorian architect.[1] He graduated at the School of Architecture at Tournai, Belgium.

His notable work includes the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire.[2] The Palais du bord de mer of Gabon was designed by him.[3]

Since 1983, Fakhoury has been involved in the relocation of the capital of Côte d'Ivoire from Abidjan to Yamoussoukro.[4] His daughter, Cécile Fakhoury, is a gallery owner who opened three locations for her eponymous gallery in Abidjan, Dakar, and Paris.[5]


References

  1. "Hôtel Ivoire Architectural Design". www.corian.com. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  2. Frida Dahmani; Michael Pauron (11 August 2015). "Palais africains : les architectes, ces créateurs de démesure". Jeune Afrique (in French).
  3. "Basilica of Our Lady of Peace - Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast". www.sacred-destinations.com. Retrieved 2020-04-19.



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