Architect and the Founder of Jo Taillieu Architecten
Jo Taillieu is a Belgian architect and the founder of Jo Taillieu Architecten, an architecture firm based in Ghent, Belgium. Established in 2004, the studio is recognized for its thoughtful and context-sensitive designs, particularly in the realms of education, research, and social architecture. Notable projects include the Paddenbroek Education Centre in Gooik, Belgium, where a former fruit farm was transformed into a new educational rural center. The firm’s work emphasizes the interplay between space, light, and materiality, aiming to create environments that resonate with their users. In addition to his architectural practice, Jo Taillieu holds a professorship at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where he focuses on sustainability, construction, and design.
