Albert Alexandrovitch Benois
1888–1960 (age 72)
Biography
Albert Alexandrovitch Benois (1888-1960) trained in architectural traditions rooted in the Russian cultural sphere, bringing refined discipline and artistry to his professional endeavors abroad.
Living in exile, he lent his vision to structures that balanced classical proportion with the practical needs of displaced communities, and his memory endures at Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery.