Most descriptions of Herzog & de Meuron projects are almost paradoxical: in one paragraph they will be praised for their dedication to tradition and vernacular forms, in the next for their thoroughly modern innovation. However, in the hands of Herzog & de Meuron this is no paradox, as the internationally-renowned architectural duo combine tradition and innovation in such a way that the two elements actually enhance each other.
Before establishing Herzog & de Meuron with Jacques Herzog in 1978, de Meuron studied architecture at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETHZ) with Aldo Rossi and Dolf Schnebli. Together, Herzog & de Meuron were awarded the Pritzker Prize in 2001. Among their most recognized works are: their renovation of London’s Tate Modern in 2000; VitraHaus, one of the best known components of the Vitra Campus; and the Bird’s Nest Stadium, which took center stage at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
On the occasion of Pierre de Meuron’s 64th birthday today, we invite you to look over his firm’s astounding body of work, after the break…
Herzog & de Meuron’s work on ArchDaily
An AD special featuring 11 Herzog & de Meuron designs photographed by Duccio Malagamba
Beijing National Stadium (The Bird’s Nest)
2012 Serpentine Pavilion
VitraHaus
The Tanks at Tate Modern
1111 Lincoln Road
Messe Basel New Hall
Parrish Art Museum
Museum der Kulturen Basel
Grand Stade de Bordeaux
56 Leonard Street
AD Classics: The Tate Modern
Perez Art Museum
Happy Birthday Pierre de Meuron originally appeared on ArchDaily, the most visited architecture website on 08 May 2014.
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