Posts Tagged 'Pritzker'

Anne Lacaton

founder of Lacaton&Vassal lacatonvassal.com born in France in 1955. Graduated from the School of Architecture of Bordeaux in 1980.Diploma in Urban Planning at the university of Bordeaux in 1984.Professor at ETH Zurich since 2017.Visiting professor at the University of Madrid,

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Anne Lacaton

founder of Lacaton&Vassal lacatonvassal.com born in France in 1955. Graduated from the School of Architecture of Bordeaux in 1980.Diploma in Urban Planning at the university of Bordeaux in 1984.Professor at ETH Zurich since 2017.Visiting professor at the University of Madrid,

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Jean-Philippe Vassal

founder of Lacaton&Vassal lacatonvassal.com born in Casablanca, Morocco in 1954. Graduated from the School of Architecture ofBordeaux in 1980.Worked as urban planner in Niger (West Africa) from 1980 to 1985.Professor at the UDK Berlin since 2012.Visiting professor at the TU

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Jean-Philippe Vassal

founder of Lacaton&Vassal lacatonvassal.com born in Casablanca, Morocco in 1954. Graduated from the School of Architecture ofBordeaux in 1980.Worked as urban planner in Niger (West Africa) from 1980 to 1985.Professor at the UDK Berlin since 2012.Visiting professor at the TU

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Pritzker Prize

pritzkerprize.com Laureate: 2024: Riken Yamamoto (Japan) 2023: David Chipperfield (United Kingdom) 2022: Diébédo Francis Kéré (Burkino Faso) 2021: Anne Lacaton & Jean-Philippe Vassal (France) 2020: Yvonne Farrell & Shelley McNamara (Ireland) 2019: Arata Isozaki (Japan) 2018: Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi  (India) 2017: Rafael

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Pritzker Prize

pritzkerprize.com Laureate: 2024: Riken Yamamoto (Japan) 2023: David Chipperfield (United Kingdom) 2022: Diébédo Francis Kéré (Burkino Faso) 2021: Anne Lacaton & Jean-Philippe Vassal (France) 2020: Yvonne Farrell & Shelley McNamara (Ireland) 2019: Arata Isozaki (Japan) 2018: Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi  (India) 2017: Rafael

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Alejandro Aravena

founded Elemental Awards: Pritzker Prize (2016)

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Alejandro Aravena

founded Elemental Awards: Pritzker Prize (2016)

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Thom Mayne

founder of Morphosis Thom Mayne (born January 19, 1944) is an American architect. He is based in Los Angeles. In 1972, Mayne helped found the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), where he is a trustee. Since then he has

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Thom Mayne

founder of Morphosis Thom Mayne (born January 19, 1944) is an American architect. He is based in Los Angeles. In 1972, Mayne helped found the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), where he is a trustee. Since then he has

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Philip Johnson

born July 8th, 1906 – died January 25th, 2005 Philip Cortelyou Johnson (July 8, 1906 – January 25, 2005) was an American architect best known for his works of Modern architecture, including the Glass House in New Canaan, Connecticut, and

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Philip Johnson

born July 8th, 1906 – died January 25th, 2005 Philip Cortelyou Johnson (July 8, 1906 – January 25, 2005) was an American architect best known for his works of Modern architecture, including the Glass House in New Canaan, Connecticut, and

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Pierre de Meuron

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Pierre de Meuron

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Renzo Piano

founder of Renzo Piano Building Workshop Born 14 September 1937 (age 83)Genoa, ItalyNationality ItalianAlma mater Politecnico di MilanoOccupation ArchitectAwards Pritzker Architecture PrizeRIBA Gold MedalSonning PrizeAIA Gold MedalKyoto PrizeBuildings Kansai International AirportCentre Georges PompidouParco della MusicaShard London BridgeThe New York Times

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Renzo Piano

founder of Renzo Piano Building Workshop Born 14 September 1937 (age 83)Genoa, ItalyNationality ItalianAlma mater Politecnico di MilanoOccupation ArchitectAwards Pritzker Architecture PrizeRIBA Gold MedalSonning PrizeAIA Gold MedalKyoto PrizeBuildings Kansai International AirportCentre Georges PompidouParco della MusicaShard London BridgeThe New York Times

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Richard Rogers

founder of Rogers Stirk+Harbour graduated from AA Diploma School in 1959 Richard George Rogers, Baron Rogers of Riverside, CH, FRIBA, FCSD, FREng, RA (23 July 1933 – 18 December 2021) was an Italian-born British architect noted for his modernist and

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Richard Rogers

founder of Rogers Stirk+Harbour graduated from AA Diploma School in 1959 Richard George Rogers, Baron Rogers of Riverside, CH, FRIBA, FCSD, FREng, RA (23 July 1933 – 18 December 2021) was an Italian-born British architect noted for his modernist and

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Jacques Herzog

co-founder of Herzog & de Meuron Born: April 19, 1950 (age 70 years), Basel, SwitzerlandEducation: Musik an der ETH und UZHMovies: Dream Weavers: Beijing 2008Awards: Pritzker Architecture Prize, Royal Gold Medal

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Jacques Herzog

co-founder of Herzog & de Meuron Born: April 19, 1950 (age 70 years), Basel, SwitzerlandEducation: Musik an der ETH und UZHMovies: Dream Weavers: Beijing 2008Awards: Pritzker Architecture Prize, Royal Gold Medal

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James Stirling

born April 22nd, 1926 – died June 25th, 1992 Sir James Frazer Stirling RA (22 April 1926 – 25 June 1992) was a British architect. Stirling worked in partnership with James Gowan from 1956 to 1963, then with Michael Wilford

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James Stirling

born April 22nd, 1926 – died June 25th, 1992 Sir James Frazer Stirling RA (22 April 1926 – 25 June 1992) was a British architect. Stirling worked in partnership with James Gowan from 1956 to 1963, then with Michael Wilford

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Richard Meier

born October 12th, 1934 Richard Meier is an American abstract artist and architect, whose geometric designs make prominent use of the color white.[1] A winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1984, Meier has designed several iconic buildings including the

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Richard Meier

born October 12th, 1934 Richard Meier is an American abstract artist and architect, whose geometric designs make prominent use of the color white.[1] A winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1984, Meier has designed several iconic buildings including the

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Hans Hollein

born March 30th, 1934 – died April 24th, 2012

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Hans Hollein

born March 30th, 1934 – died April 24th, 2012

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Kenzo Tange

born September 4th, 1913 – died March 22nd, 2005

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Kenzo Tange

born September 4th, 1913 – died March 22nd, 2005

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Christian de Portzamparc

born May 9th, 1944 Christian de Portzamparc (French pronunciation: ​[kʁistjɑ̃ də pɔʁtzɑ̃paʁk]; born 5 May 1944) is a French architect and urbanist. He graduated from the École Nationale des Beaux Arts[1] in Paris in 1970 and has since been noted

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Christian de Portzamparc

born May 9th, 1944 Christian de Portzamparc (French pronunciation: ​[kʁistjɑ̃ də pɔʁtzɑ̃paʁk]; born 5 May 1944) is a French architect and urbanist. He graduated from the École Nationale des Beaux Arts[1] in Paris in 1970 and has since been noted

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Tadao Ando

born September 13rd, 1941

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Tadao Ando

born September 13rd, 1941

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Sverre Fehn

born August 14th, 1924 – died February 23rd, 2009 Sverre Fehn was a Norwegian architect.[1] Contents 1 Life 2 Projects 3 Awards 4 Personal life 5 References 6 Other sources 7 Related reading 8 External links Life Fehn was born

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Sverre Fehn

born August 14th, 1924 – died February 23rd, 2009 Sverre Fehn was a Norwegian architect.[1] Contents 1 Life 2 Projects 3 Awards 4 Personal life 5 References 6 Other sources 7 Related reading 8 External links Life Fehn was born

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Glenn Murcutt

born July 25th, 1936, London, England Awards Praemium Imperiale (2021) RIBA Gold Medal (1992) Pritzker Prize (2002) AIA Gold Medal (2009) Buildings Marie Short House (1975) Fredericks House (1982) Ball-Eastaway House (1983) Magney House (1984) Marika-Alderton House (1994) Arthur and

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Glenn Murcutt

born July 25th, 1936, London, England Awards Praemium Imperiale (2021) RIBA Gold Medal (1992) Pritzker Prize (2002) AIA Gold Medal (2009) Buildings Marie Short House (1975) Fredericks House (1982) Ball-Eastaway House (1983) Magney House (1984) Marika-Alderton House (1994) Arthur and

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Peter Zumthor

born April 26th, 1943 Peter Zumthor (German pronunciation: [ˈpeːtɐ ˈtsuːmtoːɐ̯]; born 26 April 1943) is a Swiss architect whose work is frequently described as uncompromising and minimalist.[1] Though managing a relatively small firm, he is the winner of the 2009

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Peter Zumthor

born April 26th, 1943 Peter Zumthor (German pronunciation: [ˈpeːtɐ ˈtsuːmtoːɐ̯]; born 26 April 1943) is a Swiss architect whose work is frequently described as uncompromising and minimalist.[1] Though managing a relatively small firm, he is the winner of the 2009

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Ryue Nishizawa

born February 7th, 1966 (西沢 立衛 Nishizawa Ryūe, born 1966 in Kanagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese architect based in Tokyo. He is a graduate of Yokohama National University, and is director of his own firm, Office of Ryue Nishizawa, established

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Ryue Nishizawa

born February 7th, 1966 (西沢 立衛 Nishizawa Ryūe, born 1966 in Kanagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese architect based in Tokyo. He is a graduate of Yokohama National University, and is director of his own firm, Office of Ryue Nishizawa, established

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Eduardo Souto de Moura

born July 25th, 1952 Eduardo Elísio Machado Souto de Moura (Portuguese pronunciation: [eˈðwaɾðu ˈsowtu dɨ ˈmowɾɐ]; born 25 July 1952, better known as Eduardo Souto de Moura, is a Portuguese architect who was the recipient of the Pritzker Architecture Prize

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Eduardo Souto de Moura

born July 25th, 1952 Eduardo Elísio Machado Souto de Moura (Portuguese pronunciation: [eˈðwaɾðu ˈsowtu dɨ ˈmowɾɐ]; born 25 July 1952, better known as Eduardo Souto de Moura, is a Portuguese architect who was the recipient of the Pritzker Architecture Prize

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Wang Shu

born November 4th, 1963 Wang Shu (Chinese: 王澍, born 4 November 1963)[1] is a Chinese architect based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. He is the dean of the School of Architecture of the China Academy of Art. With his practice partner

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Wang Shu

born November 4th, 1963 Wang Shu (Chinese: 王澍, born 4 November 1963)[1] is a Chinese architect based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. He is the dean of the School of Architecture of the China Academy of Art. With his practice partner

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Jørn Utzon

born 1918, died 2008 Jørn Oberg Utzon, AC, Hon. FAIA (Danish: [jɶɐ̯n ˈutsɒn]; 9 April 1918 – 29 November 2008)[1] was a Danish architect, most notable for designing the Sydney Opera House in Australia.[2] When it was declared a World

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Jørn Utzon

born 1918, died 2008 Jørn Oberg Utzon, AC, Hon. FAIA (Danish: [jɶɐ̯n ˈutsɒn]; 9 April 1918 – 29 November 2008)[1] was a Danish architect, most notable for designing the Sydney Opera House in Australia.[2] When it was declared a World

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Toyo Ito

born 1941 Toyo Ito (伊東 豊雄, Itō Toyoo, born 1 June 1941) is a Japanese architect known for creating conceptual architecture, in which he seeks to simultaneously express the physical and virtual worlds. He is a leading exponent of architecture

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Toyo Ito

born 1941 Toyo Ito (伊東 豊雄, Itō Toyoo, born 1 June 1941) is a Japanese architect known for creating conceptual architecture, in which he seeks to simultaneously express the physical and virtual worlds. He is a leading exponent of architecture

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Carme Pigem

Carme Pigem Barceló (Olot, 8 April 1962) is a Spanish architect, a member of the Pritzker Prize-winning architectural firm RCR Arquitectes, together with Ramón Vilalta and Rafael Aranda. Biography Between 1977 and 1979, she studied at the School of Fine

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Carme Pigem

Carme Pigem Barceló (Olot, 8 April 1962) is a Spanish architect, a member of the Pritzker Prize-winning architectural firm RCR Arquitectes, together with Ramón Vilalta and Rafael Aranda. Biography Between 1977 and 1979, she studied at the School of Fine

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Ramón Vilalta

Between 1973 and 1976 he studied at the Olot School of Fine Arts, and in 1987 he obtained the title of Architect from the ETSA Vallés . In 1987 he founded the RCR Arquitectes studio together with Rafael Aranda and

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Ramón Vilalta

Between 1973 and 1976 he studied at the Olot School of Fine Arts, and in 1987 he obtained the title of Architect from the ETSA Vallés . In 1987 he founded the RCR Arquitectes studio together with Rafael Aranda and

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Rafael Aranda

Architect http://www.rcrarquitectes.es

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Rafael Aranda

Architect http://www.rcrarquitectes.es

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Jean Nouvel

born August 12th, 1945 Fondation Cartier, Paris / France (1994) Torre Agbar, Barcelona / Spain (2004) Louvre, Abu Dhabi / UAE (2017) Jean Nouvel (French: [ʒɑ̃ nu.vɛl]; born 12 August 1945) is a French architect. Nouvel studied at the École

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Jean Nouvel

born August 12th, 1945 Fondation Cartier, Paris / France (1994) Torre Agbar, Barcelona / Spain (2004) Louvre, Abu Dhabi / UAE (2017) Jean Nouvel (French: [ʒɑ̃ nu.vɛl]; born 12 August 1945) is a French architect. Nouvel studied at the École

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Shelley McNamara

Shelley McNamara (born 1952, Lisdoonvarna in County Clare) is an Irish architect. She is a co-founder of Grafton Architects with Yvonne Farrell. Grafton Architects won the World Building of the Year award in 2008 for their Bocconi University building in

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Shelley McNamara

Shelley McNamara (born 1952, Lisdoonvarna in County Clare) is an Irish architect. She is a co-founder of Grafton Architects with Yvonne Farrell. Grafton Architects won the World Building of the Year award in 2008 for their Bocconi University building in

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Yvonne Farrell

Yvonne Farrell (born 1951, Tullamore) is an Irish architect. She is co-founder of Grafton Architects who won the World Building of the Year award in 2008 for their Bocconi University building in Milan.[1] The practice won the inaugural RIBA International

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Yvonne Farrell

Yvonne Farrell (born 1951, Tullamore) is an Irish architect. She is co-founder of Grafton Architects who won the World Building of the Year award in 2008 for their Bocconi University building in Milan.[1] The practice won the inaugural RIBA International

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Arata Isozaki

Arata Isozaki (磯崎 新, Isozaki Arata; born 23 July 1931) is a Japanese architect from Ōita. He graduated from the University of Tokyo in 1954,[1] and worked under Kenzo Tange before establishing his own firm in 1963.[1] His early projects

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Arata Isozaki

Arata Isozaki (磯崎 新, Isozaki Arata; born 23 July 1931) is a Japanese architect from Ōita. He graduated from the University of Tokyo in 1954,[1] and worked under Kenzo Tange before establishing his own firm in 1963.[1] His early projects

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Diébédo Francis Kéré

Diébédo Francis Kéré was born April 10, 1965 in Gando, Burkina Faso and studied at the Technical University of Berlin. Parallel to his studies, he established the Kéré Foundation e.V. (formerly Schulbausteine für Gando e.V.), and in 2005 he founded

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Diébédo Francis Kéré

Diébédo Francis Kéré was born April 10, 1965 in Gando, Burkina Faso and studied at the Technical University of Berlin. Parallel to his studies, he established the Kéré Foundation e.V. (formerly Schulbausteine für Gando e.V.), and in 2005 he founded

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David Chipperfield

Sir David Alan Chipperfield Born 18 December 1953 London, England Practice David Chipperfield Architects Awards Pritzker Prize RIBA Stirling Prize Royal Gold Medal Andrea Palladio Prize Tessenow Gold Medal Projects Museum of Modern Literature, Marbach, Germany (2002–2008) America’s Cup Building,

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David Chipperfield

Sir David Alan Chipperfield Born 18 December 1953 London, England Practice David Chipperfield Architects Awards Pritzker Prize RIBA Stirling Prize Royal Gold Medal Andrea Palladio Prize Tessenow Gold Medal Projects Museum of Modern Literature, Marbach, Germany (2002–2008) America’s Cup Building,

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Zaha Hadid

born October 31st,1950 died March 31st, 2016 Zaha Mohammad Hadid founder of ZHA   Awards: Pritzker Prize (2004) RIBA Gold Medal (2016) Education: American University of Beirut, Lebanon Architectural Association School of Architecture, Diploma School Teaching: Architectural Association School of

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Zaha Hadid

born October 31st,1950 died March 31st, 2016 Zaha Mohammad Hadid founder of ZHA   Awards: Pritzker Prize (2004) RIBA Gold Medal (2016) Education: American University of Beirut, Lebanon Architectural Association School of Architecture, Diploma School Teaching: Architectural Association School of

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Riken Yamamoto

Riken Yamamoto (山本理顕, Yamamoto Riken), born 1945 Beijing, China[1][2] is a Japanese architect. In 2024, he received the Pritzker Architecture Prize, considered to be the most prestigious award in architecture, becoming the 9th Japanese architect to receive such honor. [3][4]

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Riken Yamamoto

Riken Yamamoto (山本理顕, Yamamoto Riken), born 1945 Beijing, China[1][2] is a Japanese architect. In 2024, he received the Pritzker Architecture Prize, considered to be the most prestigious award in architecture, becoming the 9th Japanese architect to receive such honor. [3][4]

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Rafael Moneo

born May 9th, 1937 Born José Rafael Moneo Vallés 9 May 1937 (age 80) Tudela, Navarre, Spain Awards Rolf Schock Prizes in Visual Arts (1993) Pritzker Prize (1996) Thomas Jefferson Medal in Architecture (2012) José Rafael Moneo Vallés (born 9 May

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Rafael Moneo

born May 9th, 1937 Born José Rafael Moneo Vallés 9 May 1937 (age 80) Tudela, Navarre, Spain Awards Rolf Schock Prizes in Visual Arts (1993) Pritzker Prize (1996) Thomas Jefferson Medal in Architecture (2012) José Rafael Moneo Vallés (born 9 May

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Alvaro Siza

born 25 June 1933 Born Álvaro Joaquim de Melo Siza Vieira Matosinhos, Portugal Alma mater University of Porto Awards Pritzker Prize (1992) Royal Gold Medal (2009) UIA Gold Medal (2011) Golden Lion (2012) Buildings Faculty of Architecture, Porto Álvaro Joaquim

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Alvaro Siza

born 25 June 1933 Born Álvaro Joaquim de Melo Siza Vieira Matosinhos, Portugal Alma mater University of Porto Awards Pritzker Prize (1992) Royal Gold Medal (2009) UIA Gold Medal (2011) Golden Lion (2012) Buildings Faculty of Architecture, Porto Álvaro Joaquim

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Denise Scott Brown

born October 3rd, 1931

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Denise Scott Brown

born October 3rd, 1931

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Frank Owen Gehry

Frank Owen Gehry, CC (/ˈɡɛəri/; born Frank Owen Goldberg; February 28, 1929)[1] is a Canadian-born American architect, residing in Los Angeles. A number of his buildings, including his private residence, have become world-renowned attractions. His works are cited as being

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Frank Owen Gehry

Frank Owen Gehry, CC (/ˈɡɛəri/; born Frank Owen Goldberg; February 28, 1929)[1] is a Canadian-born American architect, residing in Los Angeles. A number of his buildings, including his private residence, have become world-renowned attractions. His works are cited as being

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Paulo Mendes da Rocha

Born 25 October 1928 Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil Alma mater Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie Occupation Architect Awards Pritzker Architecture Prize (2006) Buildings Serra Dourada Stadium, Gymnasium in the Paulistano Athletics Club, Pinacoteca do Estado, National Coach Museum Paulo Mendes da Rocha

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Paulo Mendes da Rocha

Born 25 October 1928 Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil Alma mater Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie Occupation Architect Awards Pritzker Architecture Prize (2006) Buildings Serra Dourada Stadium, Gymnasium in the Paulistano Athletics Club, Pinacoteca do Estado, National Coach Museum Paulo Mendes da Rocha

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Fumihiko Maki

born September 6th, 1928 Born September 6, 1928 (age 89) Tokyo, Japan Nationality Japanese Alma mater University of Tokyo (Bachelor of Architecture, 1952) Cranbrook Academy of Art (Master of Architecture, 1953) Graduate School of Design, Harvard University (Master of Architecture,

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Fumihiko Maki

born September 6th, 1928 Born September 6, 1928 (age 89) Tokyo, Japan Nationality Japanese Alma mater University of Tokyo (Bachelor of Architecture, 1952) Cranbrook Academy of Art (Master of Architecture, 1953) Graduate School of Design, Harvard University (Master of Architecture,

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Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi

Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi (born 26 August 1927) is an Indian architect.[1] He is considered to be an important figure of South Asian architecture and noted for his contributions to the evolution of architectural discourse in India.[2] His more noteworthy designs

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Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi

Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi (born 26 August 1927) is an Indian architect.[1] He is considered to be an important figure of South Asian architecture and noted for his contributions to the evolution of architectural discourse in India.[2] His more noteworthy designs

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Robert Venturi

born June 25th, 1925 died September 18th, 2018 Robert Charles Venturi Jr. (born June 25, 1925) is an American architect, founding principal of the firm Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates, and one of the major architectural figures in the twentieth

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Robert Venturi

born June 25th, 1925 died September 18th, 2018 Robert Charles Venturi Jr. (born June 25, 1925) is an American architect, founding principal of the firm Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates, and one of the major architectural figures in the twentieth

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Frei Otto

Born Frei Paul Otto 31 May 1925 Siegmar, Germany Died 9 March 2015 Warmbronn, Germany Frei Paul Otto (German: [ˈfʁaɪ ˈɔtoː]; 31 May 1925 – 9 March 2015) was a German architect and structural engineer noted for his use of

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Frei Otto

Born Frei Paul Otto 31 May 1925 Siegmar, Germany Died 9 March 2015 Warmbronn, Germany Frei Paul Otto (German: [ˈfʁaɪ ˈɔtoː]; 31 May 1925 – 9 March 2015) was a German architect and structural engineer noted for his use of

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Eamonn Kevin Roche

June 14, 1922 – March 1, 2019 Kevin Roche was an Irish-born American Pritzker Prize-winning architect. He has been responsible for the design/master planning for over 200 built projects in both the U.S. and abroad. These projects include eight museums,

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Eamonn Kevin Roche

June 14, 1922 – March 1, 2019 Kevin Roche was an Irish-born American Pritzker Prize-winning architect. He has been responsible for the design/master planning for over 200 built projects in both the U.S. and abroad. These projects include eight museums,

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Gottfried Böhm

Born January 23, 1920 Offenbach, Hessen Awards Pritzker Prize Buildings Neviges Pilgrimage Church, Velbert Bensberg City Hall Gottfried Böhm (born January 23, 1920) is a German architect. Life and career Böhm was born into a family of architects in Offenbach,

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Gottfried Böhm

Born January 23, 1920 Offenbach, Hessen Awards Pritzker Prize Buildings Neviges Pilgrimage Church, Velbert Bensberg City Hall Gottfried Böhm (born January 23, 1920) is a German architect. Life and career Böhm was born into a family of architects in Offenbach,

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Oscar Niemeyer

born December 15th, 1907 – died December 5th, 2012 Oscar Ribeiro de Almeida Niemeyer Soares Filho Alma mater Escola Nacional de Belas Artes (1934) Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Occupation Architect Spouse(s) Annita Baldo (m.1928 d.2004) Vera Lucia Cabreira

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Oscar Niemeyer

born December 15th, 1907 – died December 5th, 2012 Oscar Ribeiro de Almeida Niemeyer Soares Filho Alma mater Escola Nacional de Belas Artes (1934) Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Occupation Architect Spouse(s) Annita Baldo (m.1928 d.2004) Vera Lucia Cabreira

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Luis Barragan

born March 9th, 1902 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico – died November 22nd, 1988 Awards Pritzker Prize (1980) Buildings Torres de Satélite Luis Ramiro Barragán Morfín (March 9, 1902 – November 22, 1988) was a Mexican architect and engineer. His work has

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Luis Barragan

born March 9th, 1902 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico – died November 22nd, 1988 Awards Pritzker Prize (1980) Buildings Torres de Satélite Luis Ramiro Barragán Morfín (March 9, 1902 – November 22, 1988) was a Mexican architect and engineer. His work has

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