The 2021 Pritzker Prize was just awarded to French architects Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal. One of the most notable aspects of their work is their appreciation for and reuse of existing structures, which, as many of you will know, is far more sustainable than building new. A good example of this approach is their Grand Parc project in Bordeaux, where they transformed three existing tower blocks and 530 dwellings.

What's fascinating about this project is how they added balconies and winter gardens to structures that previously didn't have any. I also like how there are two layers of outdoors spaces. There's the more enclosed winter garden portion and then there's an open air balcony-type component, which also happens to be a more public-facing space where you might actually run into some of your neighbors.

If you can't see the video above, click here. Once you've had a chance to watch the video, I would be curious to know: Are these spaces that you would like to live in?

The winner of the 2021 Pritzker Prize -- which is often considered to be the highest honor in the world of architecture -- is expected to be announced sometime in "early March." In anticipation of that, ArchDaily is asking its readers to opine on who they think should win the prize. This is something they usually do each year. I just casted my vote (for someone who happens to be pictured above). If you'd like to do the same, click here. And if you'd like to see who the jury members are for this year, go here.

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