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Farshid Moussavi Awarded 2026 Soane Medal

Iranian-born architect and educator Farshid Moussavi has been honored with the 2026 Soane Medal for her significant contributions to architectural practice, history, and theory. She will receive the award at the Royal Academy in London on November 24, 2026, and deliver a public lecture.

The annual Soane Medal, established by Sir John Soane's Museum in 2017, recognizes individuals who enhance the understanding of architecture's societal role. Moussavi, founder of Farshid Moussavi Architecture (FMA), has a practice encompassing cultural, residential, and retail projects, including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Cleveland and the Ismaili Center Houston.

Moussavi's career includes extensive teaching at prominent institutions like Harvard University and Columbia University. She currently serves as Professor in Practice of Architecture at Harvard University Graduate School of Design.

Her written works explore the intersection of design, culture, and contemporary practice, with books such as 'Architecture and Micropolitics' (2022). Her research also focuses on social housing and adaptive reuse, and she has contributed to renewed interest in the work of architect Renée Gailhoustet.

The jury for the 2026 medal was chaired by architect Amin Taha. Moussavi joins a list of distinguished past recipients, including Madelon Vriesendorp, Hanif Kara, and Denise Scott Brown.

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