Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron (1950 – Present)
Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron are two important Swiss architects known for innovative construction using new materials and techniques. The two architects have nearly parallel careers. They were born the same year, attended the same school, and in 1978 they formed the architectural partnership, Herzog & de Meuron.
In 2001, Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron were chosen to share the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize.
Outstanding Work:
2008: Beijing National Stadium, Beijing, China
1999-2000: Apartment buildings, Rue des Suisses (Paris, France)
1998-2000 Roche Pharma Research Institute (Hoffmann-La Roche, Basel, Switzerland)
Tate Modern (London Bankside, UK)
1998-1999 Central Signal Tower (Basel, Switzerland)
1998 Ricola Marketing Building (Laufen, Switzerland)
1996-1998 Dominus Winery (Yountville, California, USA)
