Born in Fumel (France) in 1945. After enrolling at the École des Beaux-Arts in Bordeaux, Jean Nouvel ranked first in the entrance exam for the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris in 1966, obtaining his degree in 1971. Assistant to architect Claude Parent and inspired by urban planner and essayist Paul Virilio, he started his first architectural practice in 1970. Shortly after, he became a founding member of “Mars 1976” and later a founder of the French Architecture Union. His works have gained worldwide recognition through numerous French and international awards. In 1989, the Arab World Institute in Paris received the Aga Khan Award for its role as "a successful bridge...
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