OpenFieldProf. Jean-Philippe Vassal
Professor of Design and Urban Architecture · Institute for Architecture and Urban Spatial Design · Berlin University of the Arts
Academic focus & active research
Prof. Vassal, recipient of the 2021 Pritzker Architecture Prize (Lacaton & Vassal), champions the transformation and preservation of existing buildings over demolition.
Supervision & prospective applicants
Scholars preparing thesis research, graduate admissions, or collaborative inquiries at Berlin University of the Arts should consult the department directory for current lab openings, funding availability, and research prerequisites.
- Institution
- Berlin University of the Arts
- Department / Faculty
- Institute for Architecture and Urban Spatial Design
- Primary Field
- Pritzker Prize Architecture
- Campus Location
- Berlin-Charlottenburg, Germany
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