"De Portzamparc's career spans more than four decades, with projects ranging from cultural landmarks such as the Cité de la Musique in Paris and the Philharmonie Luxembourg to international commissions including the LVMH Tower in New York, the Suzhou Cultural Center in China, and Beijing's China National Convention Center. Across these works, he has pursued what he describes as the 'open block,' a way of shaping cities that combines public and private spaces, while making sure everyday community life stays at the center."
"In accepting the CDA award, the French architect and urbanist reflects on the idea of achievement as cumulative, noting that 'for an architect, achievement is the sum of buildings or neighborhoods.' Nothing is more beautiful than walking through what one has created and hearing the joy of those who inhabit or work within these spaces. The CDA Lifetime Achievement Award is determined through a peer-to-peer selection process, drawing on a global membership of over 300 creatives across 55 countries."
Christian de Portzamparc received the 2026 Créateurs Design Awards Andrée Putman Lifetime Achievement Award. The ceremony is January 17, 2026 in Paris, where he will accept in person. His career spans more than four decades and includes the Cité de la Musique (Paris), Philharmonie Luxembourg, LVMH Tower (New York), Suzhou Cultural Center (China), and Beijing's China National Convention Center. He promotes the 'open block' approach that combines public and private spaces and centers everyday community life. He said beauty is inseparable from utility and urged: 'be careful not to remove the beautiful.' The award is chosen by peer selection from over 300 creatives across 55 countries; past recipients include Tadao Ando.
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