Aubervilliers, Seine [now Seine-Saint-Denis], France
Died
November 3, 1974
A French-born figure connected to the world of sound, he was born on September 12, 1902, in Aubervilliers, then part of the Seine department. Raised in a period of rapid change, he developed a disciplined curiosity about how listening shapes perception. His early environment fostered an appreciation for everyday acoustics, guiding him toward explorations that bridged science, craft, and art. Throughout a long career, he engaged with communities and institutions, contributing to projects that sought to illuminate the texture of sound in public and private spaces. His work reflects a quiet commitment to listening as a fundamental dimension of experience, inviting others to hear with specificity and care.