Lacaton & Vassal
Anne Lacaton
This year’s edition will bring Anne Lacaton to Delft. As co-founder of Lacaton & Vassal, she has redefined contemporary architecture through an uncompromising commitment to preservation, transformation, and generosity of space. Her work challenges conventional notions of demolition, proving that adapting and expanding existing structures can be more sustainable and socially enriching than building anew. With landmark projects such as the Grand Parc Bordeaux housing transformation and
FRAC Dunkerque transformation, she has demonstrated how thoughtful interventions can enhance both architecture and everyday life. A Pritzker Prize laureate, Anne continues to inspire architects worldwide with her belief that innovation comes not from erasing the past, but from working with it—an ethos that resonates deeply with this year’s discussions at INDESEM.