Raymond Lemaire


Raymond Lemaire was a professor at the Catholic University of Leuven, both student and successor of Joris Helleputte.

Life

Lemaire was ordained to the priesthood in 1901 and graduated with a doctorate in Archaeology and Art History in 1906. From 1907 onwards he taught at the Catholic University, at various times giving courses on ecclesiastical architecture, conservation, applied aesthetics and architectural history. He was particularly interested in :Category:Romanesque architecture in Belgium|Romanesque architecture in Belgium. He played an important role in debates about the reconstruction of Leuven after the extensive destruction wrought upon the city during the First World War.

Works

As an architect, Lemaire designed the Redemptorist church, Leuven and the Institute of Agriculture, Heverlee.

Publications