Lacaton & Vassal Wins Le Prix Charlotte Perriand 2027 from Créateurs Design Association

Pritzker Prize-winning French architecture studio Lacaton & Vassal has been named the recipient of Le Prix Charlotte Perriand 2027 by the Créateurs Design Association & Awards. The honor recognizes the firm’s commitment to social and environmental responsibility through transformative housing and adaptive reuse projects. Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal, known for prioritizing generous space and natural light over demolition, have influenced a generation of architects with projects like the transformation of Bordeaux’s Grand Parc housing towers. The award, named after the legendary French designer, highlights design that improves everyday life while minimizing ecological impact. The announcement places Lacaton & Vassal among a lineage of laureates celebrated for human-centered innovation. As climate and housing crises intensify, this recognition underscores the growing global demand for architecture that is both radical and pragmatic, proving that restraint can be a powerful form of luxury.