Pritzker Architecture Prize 1994 Record checked on 25 October 2026.
2Portzamparc
Architecture firm in Paris 9th · founded in 1980
Formerly Atelier Christian de Portzamparc
Overview
Christian de Portzamparc, the first French architect to win the Pritzker Prize, leads the practice with Elizabeth de Portzamparc and a group of partners. The office is known for sculptural cultural venues, residential towers and its 'open block' approach to planning city districts.
- Founded
- 1980
- Team
- 100+
- Projects
- 7
- Awards
- 6
Atelier Christian de Portzamparc opened in 1980 and joined Elizabeth de Portzamparc's agency in 2010 as 2Portzamparc.
Partners and founders
Christian de PortzamparcFounder / Architect and urban planner
Elizabeth de PortzamparcArchitect, co-leads the practice
Thierry Damez-FontaineSenior Partner
Rex BombardelliPartner / Design Director
Alexandre BelleDirector, 2Portzamparc Museography & Interiors
Fields of work
Concert halls and cultural buildings · Towers and residential high-rises · Urban planning · Museography and interiors · Arenas and event venues
Built work
Cidade das Artes
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Performing arts centreOne57
New York, United States · Residential and hotel towerMusée Hergé
Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium · MuseumPhilharmonie Luxembourg
Luxembourg, Luxembourg · Concert hallLVMH Tower
New York, United States · Office towerCité de la musique
Paris · Music complexPrizes and awards
- 2018Praemium Imperiale
- 2004French Grand Prize for Urban Planning
- 1995Équerre d'argent (Cité de la musique)
- 1994Pritzker Architecture Prize
- 1993French National Grand Prize for Architecture
- 1988Équerre d'argent (École de danse de l'Opéra de Paris)
Frequently asked questions
Where is 2Portzamparc based?
The firm's address is 31 Cité d'Antin, 75009 Paris.
When was 2Portzamparc founded?
It was founded in 1980.
How can I contact 2Portzamparc?
You can reach the firm by phone on +33 1 80 05 32 00, by email at contact@2portzamparc.com and through its website 2pcdp.com.
What are the main projects of 2Portzamparc?
Its built work includes Paris La Défense Arena (Nanterre, 2017), Cidade das Artes (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2013) and One57 (New York, United States, 2013).