Louis I. Kahn Award

The Center for Architecture and Design is thrilled to present the 36th Louis I. Kahn Award to Herzog & de Meuron. The 2001 Pritzker Prize-winning Herzog & de Meuron is known for working on projects at every scale – from furniture to territorial studies – and approaching each project without preconceptions Notable examples of their work include the Tate Modern gallery in London, Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, Germany National Stadium in Beijing, China, the main stadium for the 2008 Olympics, and Prada Aoyama in Tokyo. In November 2022, the firm broke ground on the much-anticipated Calder Gardens dedicated to the works of Alexander Calder on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia.

Jacques Herzog will present a talk on behalf of his firm and in acceptance of the award. The ceremony will take place at the University of Pennsylvania’s Museum of Anthropology and Archeology at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. A VIP reception with light hors’ d oeuvres and beverages will take place in the Chinese Rotunda from 5:30 – 6:30pm.

Established in 1978, Herzog&de Meuron’s architectural practice is led by the two founders together with 15 Partners and the CEO.

Today, an international team of over 600 collaborators in 40 countries across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. The main office in Basel works in tandem with international studios in Berlin and Munich, Paris, London, Hong Kong, New York, and San Francisco. Additionally, site offices in Copenhagen, Jerusalem, and Hangzhou.

The 2023 Louis I. Kahn Award is generously supported by presenting sponsor Gattuso Development Partners — a developer of exceptional, sustainable high-performance workplaces. Led by former Liberty Property Trust leaders John S. Gattuso, President and CEO, and Anne Cummins, COO. The Gattuso team has played a vital role in reshaping the Philadelphia skyline and revitalizing its urban landscape.