Gabriel-Germain Boffrand

Japanese: ボフラン - ぼふらん(英語表記)Gabriel-Germain Boffrand
Gabriel-Germain Boffrand
1667‐1754
French architect. Born in Nantes, he studied at the Academie de Architectura in Paris. He studied under J.H. Mansart and became a member of the Academie de Architectura in 1709. He left behind a number of works in Paris in the first half of the 18th century, including the Amelot mansion (1712-14), and is particularly known for its interior design, which is in the rococo style. He was also appointed chief architect of the Duchy of Lorraine in 1708, and designed several castles, including the Château de Lunéville (1702-06).

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:
1667‐1754
フランスの建築家。ナントに生まれ,パリの建築アカデミーで学ぶ。J.H.マンサールに師事し,1709年建築アカデミー会員となった。18世紀前半のパリにアムロAmelotの邸館(1712‐14)に代表される数々の作品を残し,とりわけロココ的な意匠をこらした室内意匠は群を抜いている。他方,1708年にロレーヌ公国の首席建築家に任命され,リュネビルLunévilleの城館(1702‐06)をはじめとする城館建築をいくつか手がけた。

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