[1][2] Among the firm's most recognized projects are the transformation of the Bankside Power Station into the Tate Modern in London, the design of the Elbphilharmonie concert hall in Hamburg, and the creation of the Beijing National Stadium, commonly referred to as the "Bird's Nest," for the 2008 Olympics.

[10][11][12] Early projects that exemplified their distinctive approach include the Ricola Storage Building in Laufen, Switzerland (1987), which emphasized materiality and texture,[13] and the Dominus Winery in Napa Valley, California (1998), where they incorporated locally sourced stone-filled gabions as a key architectural element.

[16][17] Renowned for their diverse body of work, Herzog & de Meuron have designed cultural institutions, sports venues, residential buildings, and large-scale urban master plans.

[18] Pierre de Meuron has played an active role in architectural education, contributing to academic discourse and research at institutions worldwide.

[20][21] From 1999 to 2018, de Meuron and Jacques Herzog served as full professors at ETH Zurich, where they significantly contributed to architectural research and pedagogy.

[27][28] The Kabinett is a charitable foundation established in Basel in 2015 to preserve and manage the extensive archives of Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron.

[51][52][53] In addition to their architectural practice, Herzog & de Meuron have developed a diverse portfolio of object design, which includes furniture, lighting, jewelry, and cutlery.