The GSD remembers Georges Maurios (MArch ’60), who passed away on August 23, 2025, at the age of 90. Regarded by friends and colleagues as an “insatiable discoverer of architecture,” Georges’ work influenced the urban landscapes of Central Europe for decades.

While Georges’ career flourished in Paris, France, where he founded his firm in 1966, his greatest architectural pride was the French Institute of Budapest in Hungary.

The French Embassy of Hungary’s tribute to Georges Maurios described the institute: “Modernist and sensitively contextualized, this building exemplifies the blending of functionality and cultural representation. The glazed surfaces, symbols of transparency and openness, the proportions in harmony with the spirit of the place, and the interior design solutions, reflecting the cultural ties between Hungary and France, all testify to the exceptional vision of Georges Maurios, who dedicated his life to seeking harmony between humanity and the built environment.”

Georges had a home in Patmos, Greece, since the mid-1970s, where he designed several residential projects over the years, creating places that demonstrated his constructive intelligence and unique understanding of the landscape and climate.

Thibaut David, Georges’ former student, wrote, “For him, each project is a research subject, with a human dimension, and it is this fundamental approach that he has been able to transmit to so many students, including myself. There is no ‘small project’ for Georges, his motivation lies in the quality of his relationship with his patrons and the pleasure of inventing, without dogmatism, an architectural resolution that is both learned and sober.”

Georges was a vibrant member of the GSD class of 1960 who, after attending his 40th reunion in Cambridge in 2000, initiated a succession of travels for the class. First Paris, France, for their 45th reunion, then Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan, for their 50th, followed by reunions in San Francisco, Switzerland, the UK, and New York City. Georges’ continued connection to his GSD classmates is a testament to his deep appreciation for the design community.

Georges is survived by his wife, Laurence Gicquel, his two children, and four grandchildren. He will be deeply missed and remembered for his generosity, panache, and passion, which built lifelong friendships and colleagues.