Swiss Architect Pierre de Meuron Champions Enduring, Aesthetically pleasing Social Housing
Geneva, Switzerland – Renowned architect Pierre de Meuron of Herzog & de Meuron envisions a future where social housing prioritizes both architectural quality and environmental sustainability. Speaking with RTS.ch, de Meuron stated, “I dream of making social housing that has an architectural quality and which also have this notion of sustainability of resources in time and space.”
Herzog & de Meuron’s portfolio includes globally recognized landmarks such as the Philharmonie de l’Elbe in Hamburg,the beijing National Stadium (“Bird’s Nest”),and the Tate Modern in London,and also the Triangle Tower currently under construction in Paris. De Meuron predicts their next important project will focus on “pushing sustainability to the extreme,” emphasizing the responsibility of architects and companies to utilize resources effectively.
The architect also hinted at a forthcoming project in French-speaking Switzerland, stating, “He is simmering. I cannot say where he will be, but you will soon have more information.” He further expressed concern over a lack of aesthetic consideration in building projects between Lake Constance and Lake Geneva, noting, “Between Lake Constance and Lake Geneva, there are too many buildings that lack aesthetics.”
A longer version of the RTS.ch interview with Pierre de Meuron is available here. Viewers can also explore a gallery of Herzog & de Meuron’s key achievements here.
Interview TV: Philippe Revaz; Version web: Antoine Schaub.