We are delighted to welcome Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal to HCU Hamburg for their lecture "The Value of Existing".

About the lecturers:
Lacaton & Vassal are known for their architectural designs, which are based in part on the idea of transforming and repurposing existing buildings. Rather than building new structures, they seek to revitalize and expand existing buildings to meet the needs and requirements of their users. Their interventions in existing structures are minimally invasive and effective. On the other hand, the two depart from established building standards in their new buildings and create an architecture in raw construction that is extremely cost-effective by means of seemingly misappropriated building elements, such as greenhouse components, and yet has its own unique architectural qualities.
Lacaton & Vassal have received numerous awards and recognitions for their innovative and sustainable approaches, including the prestigious Pritzker Prize in 2021, and their work has had a major impact not only on the architecture industry, but also on discussions about sustainability, social justice, and the future of urban living.