{"id":631736,"date":"2026-09-30T03:56:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T03:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/631736\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T03:56:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T03:56:34","slug":"farshid-moussavi-receives-the-2026-soane-medal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/631736\/","title":{"rendered":"Farshid Moussavi Receives the 2026 Soane Medal"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Farshid<\/a>Farshid Moussavi in the Dome Area at Sir John Soane’s Museum. Image \u00a9 Tilly Buckroyd<\/p>\n

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Farshid Moussavi<\/a> has been awarded the 2026 Soane Medal<\/a> for her contributions to architectural practice, history, and theory. The Iranian-born architect and educator, who founded Farshid Moussavi Architecture (FMA)<\/a> in 2011, will receive the medal at the Royal Academy in London on November 24, 2026, where she will also deliver a public lecture. The annual award, established by Sir John Soane’s Museum<\/a> in 2017, recognizes individuals whose work has contributed to a broader understanding of architecture and its role in society. <\/p>\n

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\"FarshidThe Ismaili Center Houston \/ Farshid Moussavi Architecture. Image \u00a9 Iwan Baan<\/a><\/p>\n

Moussavi<\/a>‘s practice spans architecture, education, and writing, with projects ranging from cultural and residential buildings to retail interiors. Recent works by FMA<\/a> include the Museum of Contemporary Art in Cleveland<\/a>, La Folie Divine apartments in Montpellier<\/a>, \u00celot 19 housing in La D\u00e9fense-Nanterre, Paris<\/a>, and the Harrods Toy Department in London<\/a>. The Museum of Contemporary Art in Cleveland and La Folie Divine reflect the practice’s engagement with cultural and residential programs, while \u00celot 19 forms part of the mixed-use development of the La D\u00e9fense-Nanterre district. The practice’s largest project to date, the Ismaili Center Houston in Texas, was completed in November 2025<\/a> following an international competition.<\/p>\n

\"FarshidThe Ismaili Center Houston \/ Farshid Moussavi Architecture. Image \u00a9 Iwan Baan<\/a><\/p>\n

Born in Shiraz, Iran, in 1965, Moussavi<\/a> studied at Harvard University Graduate School of Design<\/a>, University College London<\/a>, and the University of Dundee. Alongside her professional practice, she has maintained a longstanding involvement in architectural education, teaching at institutions including the Architectural Association<\/a>, the Berlage Institute<\/a>, Harvard University<\/a>, UCLA<\/a>, Princeton University, and Columbia University<\/a>. She currently serves as Professor in Practice of Architecture<\/a> at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design and previously headed the Institute of Architecture at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna.<\/p>\n

Related Article Madelon Vriesendorp, Co-Founder of OMA, Receives the 2025 Soane Medal<\/a> <\/p>\n

Moussavi<\/a> has also developed a body of architectural writing addressing the relationship between design, culture, and contemporary practice. She is the author of four books, including Architecture<\/a> and Micropolitics in 2022. Her research has also addressed social housing and adaptive reuse, while her work on French architect Ren\u00e9e Gailhouste<\/a>t contributed to renewed attention around Gailhoustet’s approach to collective housing.<\/p>\n

\"FarshidFolie Divine \/ Farshid Moussavi Architecture. Image \u00a9 Paul Phung<\/a><\/p>\n

The 2026 Soane Medal<\/a> was selected by a jury of architects, critics, and curators chaired by architect Amin Taha<\/a>. Moussavi joins previous recipients including Madelon Vriesendorp<\/a>, Hanif Kara<\/a>, Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal<\/a>, Peter Barber, Marina Tabassum<\/a>, Denise Scott Brown<\/a>, Kenneth Frampton<\/a>, and Rafael Moneo<\/a>. Vriesendorp received the 2025 medal<\/a> and was the first UK-based female artist to receive the award since its establishment. <\/p>\n

The 2026 Soane Medal<\/a> comes amid a series of recent recognitions highlighting contributions to architecture across different contexts. Polish-American architect Daniel Libeskind received the 2026 Praemium Imperiale for Architecture<\/a>, while Japanese architect Kengo Kuma was selected for the 2027 Andr\u00e9e Putman Lifetime Achievement Award<\/a>, recognizing his influence on architecture and the built environment. The 2026 OBEL Award, meanwhile, was given to the Balearic Social Housing Model<\/a> for its approach to public housing administration and the housing shortage in Spain.<\/p>\n