French architect Anne Lacaton, awarded the 2021 Pritzker Prize, is recognized with the 2025 Jane Drew Prize for her commitment to gender inclusivity and innovative architecture. As co-founder of Lacaton & Vassal, her approach focuses on sustainable practices and the retrofit of existing buildings, emphasizing affordability and environmental responsibility. Her notable projects include the Grand-Parc housing estate transformation, which enhances living conditions without displacing residents, and the renovation of the Palais de Tokyo museum, exemplifying the principles of adaptive reuse and community impact. The prize celebrates women architects' advances in a traditionally male-dominated field.
Lacaton exemplifies transformative architecture through sustainable, socially responsible practices, emphasizing adaptive reuse over demolition and improving existing structures for communities.
The Jane Drew Prize celebrates contributions to women's advancement in architecture and honors innovative figures like Anne Lacaton for her extraordinary impact.
By revitalizing spaces without displacing residents, Lacaton's work, such as in Bordeaux, showcases the potential for innovation within existing urban frameworks.
The legacy of Jane Drew continues to inspire a new generation of architects dedicated to inclusivity and impactful design, reshaping the architectural landscape.
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