Meuron

Meuron is a Swiss surname most prominently associated with a leading contemporary architecture practice. The name is linked to Pierre de Meuron, who co-founded the Basel-based firm Herzog & de Meuron with Jacques Herzog in 1978. The firm has grown into one of the world’s most influential architecture studios, known for transforming both new buildings and existing structures with a careful attention to materiality and context.

Key projects attributed to Herzog & de Meuron include the Tate Modern in London (opening year 2000), the Allianz Arena in Munich (2005), the Beijing National Stadium, commonly known as the Bird’s Nest (2008), the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg (opening 2017), and 1111 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach (completed 2010). The firm’s work spans museums, cultural centers, sports venues, and residential/commercial buildings, frequently cited for its precise detailing and thoughtful integration with surrounding environments.

In recognition of their impact on architecture, Herzog & de Meuron were awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2001. The surname Meuron, through the firm, therefore denotes a major influence on late 20th and early 21st-century design, rather than a single monument. The term Meuron, in this context, refers to the architectural practice and its founders as a collective identity.