Jean Nouvel 1945 – Jean Nouvel is one of the most influential and elusive figures in contemporary architecture, known for rejecting stylistic consistency in favor of radical contextual response. Born in Fumel, France, in 1945, he developed an architectural practice defined by atmosphere, perception, and cultural specificity rather than formal signature. Nouvel’s architecture is driven by light, reflection, materiality, and symbolism. Each project invents its own language, responding to climate,