François Chaslin

• Name — François Chaslin • Born — 10 August 1948 • Birthplace — Bollène, France • Died — 7 August 2025 • Place of death — Lanildut, France • Occupation — Architect

Born in Bollène on 10 August 1948, Chaslin was the son of engineer Paul Chaslin. From 1980 to 1987, he led the expositions department at the Institut français d'architecture. From 1987 to 1994, he was editor-in-chief of the magazine L'Architecture d'Aujourd'hui and regularly contributed to Le Monde, Le Nouvel Observateur, and Libération. From 1999 to 2012, he directed and produced the weekly radio show Métropolitains on France Culture, which was also called Les Jeudis de l’architecture. He also taught at the École nationale supérieure d'architecture et de paysage de Lille and the École nationale supérieure d'architecture de Paris-Malaquais and was a corresponding member of the Institut de France and the Académie des Beaux-Arts. As an architecture critic, his study of Le Corbusier produced media criticism over the architect's association with the far right. Chaslin died in Lanildut on 7 August 2025, at the age of 76.

• "L’arche de Nouvel et les mythes du cargo" (2007) • "Brume nette: le musée du Louvre-Lens" (2013) • "Du fer, rien que du fer, mais que faire?" (2013)

François Chaslin was recorded at birth as François Paul Jacques Chaslin. The authorities additionally record the heading Francois Chaslin. His recorded language was French.

François Chaslin worked in architecture criticism, architecture and editing. He was employed by France Culture, Le Monde, Le Nouvel Obs, Libération and École nationale supérieure d'architecture et de paysage de Lille. Recorded position is editor-in-chief. He belonged to Académie des beaux-arts.

François Chaslin is recorded as radio producer, journalist, radio personality, architect and university teacher.