Jean-Philippe Vassal

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Jean-Philippe Vassal
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Vassal in 2017
Born (1954-02-22) 22 February 1954 (age 67)
Casablanca, French Morocco
Alma materENSAPBx
OccupationArchitect
AwardsPritzker Prize (2021)
PracticeLacaton & Vassal
BuildingsGrand Parc Bordeaux[1]

Jean-Philippe Vassal (French pronunciation: ​[ʒɑ̃.filip vasal]; born 22 February 1954) is a French[2] architect and academic. He runs the architectural practice Lacaton & Vassal, with Anne Lacaton. The pair were jointly awarded the 2021 Pritzker Architecture Prize.[3]

Early life and education[]

Vassal was born 1954 in Casablanca during the French Protectorate of Morocco.[4] He graduated from the École nationale supérieure d'architecture et de paysage de Bordeaux in 1980.[5] After graduating, he spent five years in Niger as an architect and town planner.[4]

Architectural practice[]

FRAC Nord-Pas de Calais

Vassal founded the practice Lacaton & Vassal with Anne Lacaton in Bordeaux in 1987,[4] which moved to Paris in 2000.[6] The work of Lacaton & Vassel focuses on reduced-cost construction.[4] Lacaton & Vassel has carried out numerous international projects of note in the field of housing, as well as the high profile renovation of the Palais de Tokyo in Paris.[7]

In 2019 the (with Frédéric Druot and Christophe Hutin) was selected winner of the European Union's 2019 Mies van der Rohe Award, for the best contemporary architecture in Europe.[8]

The School of Architecture, Nantes

The French architects, who are based in the Paris suburb of Montreuil, believe that every structure can be repurposed, reinvented, reinvigorated.[3]

Academic career[]

Vassal has been visiting professor at institutes such as the Architecture School of Versailles (2002–2006), the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPF Lausanne; 2010–11) and Universität der Künste Berlin (UDK Berlin; since 2012).[9][4]

Awards and honours: Lacaton & Vassal[]

  • 1991: Lauréats des Albums de la Jeune Architecture, France[10]
  • 1999: Grand Prix National d'Architecture Jeune Talent, France[10]
  • 2006: Schelling Architecture Award, Germany[11]
  • 2006: Sustainability and innovation in housing, Erich Schelling Foundation[10]
  • 2008: Grand Prix National d'Architecture[10]
  • 2009: French International Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects[11]
  • 2011: Paris Daylight & Building Components Award[11]
  • 2011: Prix de l'Équerre d'Argent (with  [fr])[10]
  • 2014: Rolf Schock Prize, Fine arts category[11]
  • 2016: Simon Architecture Prize/ Fondation Mies Van der Rohe – The Living Places (with Frederic Druot)[10]
  • 2016: Life Time Achievement – Trienal de Arquitectura de Lisboa[11]
  • 2016: Gold medal of the Académie d'architecture[11]
  • 2016: Heinrich Tessenow Medal, Germany[11]
  • 2019: Mies van der Rohe Prize[11]
  • 2020: Grand BDA Prize for their life's work[11]
  • 2021: Pritzker Prize[11]

References[]

  1. ^ "Transformation of 530 dwellings / Lacaton & Vassal + Frédéric Druot + Christophe Hutin architecture". ArchDaily. 18 April 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Pritzker Prize: French duo wins top architecture honour – Arts and Culture News". Al Jazeera. 16 March 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Pogrepin, Robin (16 March 2021). "Affordable Housing Earns French Couple the Pritzker Prize". The New York Times. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "Jean-Philippe Vassal". Collectors Agenda. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  5. ^ "Lacaton & Vassal". Lacaton & Vassal, urbanNext site. 14 July 2016. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  6. ^ Noveck, Jocelyn (16 March 2021). "Pritzker Architecture Prize awarded to Paris-based duo". The Washington Times. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  7. ^ "Jean-Philippe Vassal". Oase Issues. 13 November 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  8. ^ Niall Patrick Walsh (11 May 2019). "Grand Parc Bordeaux Wins 2019 EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award". ArchDaily. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  9. ^ "Prof. Jean-Philippe Vassal – Universität der Künste Berlin". Universität der Künste Berlin. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  10. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f "Lacaton and Vassal CV" (PDF). www.lacatonvassal.com. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  11. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i j Victor Delaqua (16 March 2021). "Who Are Lacaton & Vassal? 15 Things to Know About the 2021 Pritzker Architecture Laureates". ArchDaily. Retrieved 18 March 2021.

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