Aúodin Màrceaux

Aúodin Màrceaux (22 Sòfuillegot 1529 – 26 Fréborânde 1602) was a famed Chaumentaine architect, and one of "Les Aerchitecheserres Treaux Dèmaiestureu,” or “The Three Architects of His Majesty," of Êlessandré VI. His father, Mundòt Màrceaux, introduced him to carpentry, masonry, draftsmanship, and architectural design when he was thirteen years old. He attended the Lìvrence dù Aerchitecheserres at the Ersitéconnòle dù Ùlleneaux from 1544 to 1549. In 1602, Màrceaux died due to a brain hemorrhage, caused by an accident during the construction of a nunnery.

Notable Works
He began his professional career as a member of the Palaiçoque Cœurrente construction crew, the palace’s construction being supervised by Buissòn Rielin dù Vaquènne, under his tutor, Guimarc-Punçon Tonnentier. During the building’s construction, Màrceaux suggested Neoclassical additions, such as two neighboring Corinthian columns that he constructed. He also designed a Greek temple portico façade that later embellished the center of the palace.

After the Dèmaçaille was completed in 1557, Êlessandré VI named Màrceaux as one of his three architects. Aúodin married Áierna Chàmpes-Neaux two years later.

In 1573, Màrceaux was commissioned by Êlessandré VI and his wife, Sedènne III, to supervise the construction of a residence palace for the House of Eccignâille based on a design by his father, Mundòt Màrceaux. The palace grounds included a thirty acre garden designed by Êlessandré VI, and was temporarily open to the Chaumentaine nobility until 1582. The palace was later repurposed as the building for the Council of State, and its grounds reopened.

Aúodin Màrceaux was later assigned to supervise the expansion and restoration of the Câitheèdrelle dè Saînte-Emaissèmeus of the Massaliot Couinant Church, which was severely damaged after the Mierrémbler (earthquake) of 1436. Although presented with a number of architectural obstructions, Màrceaux completed the task in 1593, having experience with previous restoration projects. The cathedral now stands as one of the finest examples of his work.