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Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal

awards · April, 01st 2021

Francis Kéré was awarded the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Architecture in 2021.


From the Thomas Jefferson Foundation:


"Over the course of nearly two decades, Kéré has gone on to become one of the world’s most distinguished contemporary architects, celebrated for his pioneering communal approach to design and his commitment to sustainable materials, as well as modes of construction. Inspired by a curiosity for the particularities of any given locality and its social tapestry, he and his diverse team at Kéré Architecture have completed renowned projects across four continents."

Francis Kéré was awarded the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Architecture in 2021.


From the Thomas Jefferson Foundation:


"Over the course of nearly two decades, Kéré has gone on to become one of the world’s most distinguished contemporary architects, celebrated for his pioneering communal approach to design and his commitment to sustainable materials, as well as modes of construction. Inspired by a curiosity for the particularities of any given locality and its social tapestry, he and his diverse team at Kéré Architecture have completed renowned projects across four continents."