Let's make this birthday one to remember.

80 years old (Born on May 05, 1944)

Happy Birthday, Christian de Portzamparc! Cheers to the architect extraordinaire whose sleek designs made history in 1994—congratulations again for snagging France's first-ever Pritzker Prize. Thanks for teaching us all that buildings don’t have to be boring boxes; sometimes they're poetic symphonies playing jazz with glass and steel.

And let’s not forget your groundbreaking moment as occupant of Collège de France's prestigious 53rd chair in artistic creation back in 2006—you certainly know how to build up a resume (and skyline!). May your birthday celebrations soar taller than your highest towers, filled with laughter, good wine, and impeccable architectural puns!