Tour Bois-le-Prêtre, Paris, France (Model before transformation)
2008 · Acrylic, styrene and acrylic primer
20 7/8 x 18 1/2 x 11 13/16" (53 x 47 x 30 cm)
Museum of Modern Art
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Anne Lacaton
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Anne Lacaton is a French architect born in 1955 whose practice prioritizes spatial generosity, material economy, and the transformation of existing structures over new construction. Working frequently with partner Jean-Philippe Vassal, she develops low-cost, high-impact interventions that expand living conditions in dense urban environments and social housing contexts. Her approach emphasizes transparency, modularity, and the strategic use of industrial materials, treating renovation and adaptation as generative architectural acts rather than mere preservation.
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