SAA2025 Jury Member, the renowned French architect Manuelle Gautrand, Founder of MANUELLE GAUTRAND ARCHITECTURE, shares her perspective on what makes an architectural project truly stand out.
For Manuelle Gautrand, a meaningful project must possess a certain “quelque chose”—a special sensitivity that resonates on a deeper level. It should respond precisely to ecological challenges and thoughtfully integrate sustainable solutions. Just as vital is context: a project must be rooted in its cultural and physical setting, conveying both sensitivity and even a sense of poetry.
She underlines the importance of creating spaces that are efficient, user-oriented, and forward-thinking—introducing new typologies and spatial concepts while expressing a distinct personal design voice. Above all, she believes the most essential ingredient is to “put your heart on the table”—to design with sincerity, passion, and emotional commitment.
Through these guiding principles, Manuelle Gautrand advocates for an architecture that is innovative, responsible, and profoundly human.
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