“Create the climate in which inner life comes alive and from which social life begins.” So reads the inscription on the Plaque commémorative Georges Trévoux. This plaque honors the architect Georges Trévoux. We stand here before a tribute to a man who shaped Lyon.
Georges Trévoux was born in 1889 and died in 1956. He left an indelible mark on the city through his architectural designs. His architectural style was Art Deco.
Trévoux’s work includes several notable buildings in Lyon. He designed residential buildings at 13-15, rue Juliette Récamier around 1941. Also, he created housing and commercial spaces at 66, rue de Marseille in 1936. Other Lyon projects include the buildings at 60 and 62, boulevard des Belges completed in 1932. Trévoux was also responsible for the Garage Atlas. This construction was a hotel and other facilities in 1932. He designed residences at 39 bis, rue de Marseille in 1927.
Beyond Lyon, Trévoux designed the Sainte-Hélène Church in Paris in 1934.
One notable building at 39 bis rue de Marseille was built in 1927 for Messieurs Levy and Cotton. This building has six stories and an attic level. Its facade features a series of horizontal lines. Balconies punctuate these lines. The sixth floor has a continuous balcony. The facade is topped off with an attic level and pergolas.
The entrance to the building features three stained-glass windows. One window above the door shows bunches of grapes. The windows to the left and right depict a woman and a man in armor. Inside, the staircase is lit by stained-glass windows. These windows are made of granulated and American glass.
Marcel Renard, a sculptor, worked with Trévoux on several projects. These include the Galeries Lafayette de Lyon and the Pont Kitchener-Marchand.
The Plaque commémorative Georges Trévoux reminds us of his contribution to Lyon’s architectural heritage. His buildings continue to shape the cityscape. They offer a glimpse into the Art Deco style of the early 20th century.