Roger Erell (9 April 1907 – 1 January 1986) (the pseudonym Erell -RL- comes from the initials of his real name), was a French architect and resistance fighter.
Early life
Erell was born
Roger Lelièvre in
Mansle (
Charente) in 1907.
Works in Brazzaville
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He is known principally for the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-du-Congo in Brazzaville
His other works include:
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Case de Gaulle (1942).. (originally a guesthouse for distinguished visitors, now Residence of the French ambassador to Brazzaville)
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Maison commune de Poto-Poto (1942-1943)
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Palais de l'Artisanat (1943) (destroyed in 1985, except for the facade. with a fresco of Africa)
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Stade Félix Éboué (1944) next to the basilique sainte Anne
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Phare de Brazza (1944, 1952)
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Pavillon principal de la Cité Pasteur (1948)
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Basilique Sainte-Anne du Congo (1949)
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Lycée Savorgnan de Brazza (1949-1952)
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Arcades de l'Avenue Foch (with Jean-Yves Normand) (1949-1954)
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Trésor public (formerly Banque internationale pour l'Afrique occidentale (1950)
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Building Paternelle (avec Jean-Yves Normand) (1953)
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Banque Belge d'Afrique (now Société Générale) (1954)
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Maison d'arrêt
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Clinique Grosperrin, now included in the'État-Major.
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former-Hôtel Impérial
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DST (formerly, Caisse Centrale de la France Libre)
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Faculté de droit of Marien Ngouabi University - formerly -CEG Bouboutou (formerly Centre d'études supérieures)
Death
Erell died in
Vallauris (
Alpes-Maritimes) in 1986.
