Category: Architect

Rafael Aranda Born: 1961 Practice: RCR Architectes, Olot, Catalonia, Spain (1988) Partners: Carme Pigem, Ramon Vilalta Awards: Pritzker Prize (2017) Projects: De Krook Library, Celler Peralada Winery Rafael Aranda is a renowned figure in the world of modern architecture, celebrated for his innovative and thoughtful approach to design. Born in Olot, Spain, Aranda co-founded the…

Pierre de Meuron Born: 1950 | Basel, Switzerland Practice: Herzog & de Meuron Awards: Pritzker Prize, Royal Gold Medal Projects: Tate Modern, Elbphilharmonie, Beijing National Stadium Pierre de Meuron, born on May 8, 1950, in Basel, Switzerland, is a distinguished figure in modern architecture. Alongside Jacques Herzog, his fellow Swiss architect and friend since childhood,…

Peter Zumthor Born: 1943 | Basel, Switzerland Practice: Zumthor Studio Awards: Carlsberg Architectural Prize (1998), Praemium Imperiale (2008), Pritzker Prize (2009), RIBA Royal Gold Medal (2013) Projects: Therme Vals, Kunsthaus Bregenz, Kolumba Wohnhaus Dierauer, Haldenstein, Graubünden, Switzerland (1976) Neues Atelier (Atelier Zumthor) Haldenstein, Graubünden, Switzerland (1986) Saint Benedict Chapel, Sumvitg, Graubünden, Switzerland (1988) Therme Vals,…

Paulo Mendes da Rocha Born: 1928 | Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil Died: 2021 | Sãn Paulo, Brazil Awards: Prizker Prize (2006) Projects: Gymnasium in the Paulistano Athletics Club, National Coach Museum, Pinacoteca do Estado, Serra Dourada Stadium St. Peter Chapel, Campos do Jordão, Brazil (1989) Paulo Mendes da Rocha, a towering figure in modern architecture,…

Oscar Niemeyer Born: 1907 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Died: 2012 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Awards: Lenin Peace Prize (1963), Pritzker Prize (1988), Prince of Asturia Awards (1989), RIBA Royal Gold Medal (1998), Praemium Imperiale (2004) Projects: Pampulha Buildings, Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Edifício Copan São Paulo, United Nations Headquarters, National Congress…

Norman Foster Born: 1935 | Reddish, Stockport, UK Practice: Foster + Partners Awards: AIA Gold Medal (1994), Pritzker Prize (1999), Mérite Européen Gold Medal (2014), RIBA Sterling Prize (2018, 2004, 1998) Projects: 30 St. Mary Axe, Apple Park, HSBC Building, Reichstag Building, Wembley Stadium, Wills Faber & Dumas Headquarters HSBC Building, Hong Kong (1986) Queen…

Kenzō Tange Born: 1913 | Sakai, Japan Died: 2005 | Tokyo, Japan Practice: Tange Associates, Tange Laboratory, Kenzo Tange Urban & Architectural Design Institute Awards: RIBA Royal Gold Medal (1965), AIA Gold Medal (1966), Pritzker Prize (1987), Praemium Imperiale (1993) Projects: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Tokyo Cathedral, Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Minneapolis Institute of Art Expansion,…

Kazuyo Sejima Born: 1956 | Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan Practice: Kazuyo Sejima & Associates (1987-1995), SANAA (1995 – ) Partner: Ryue Nishizawa Awards: Rolf Schock Prize (2005), Pritzker Prize (2010), RIBA Royal Gold Medal (2025) Projects: Christian Dior Building, Serpentine Gallery Pavilion (2009), EPFL Learning Center Lausanne, Sumida Hokusai Museum 21st Century Museum of Contemporary, Kanazawa,…

Jørn Utzon Born: 1918 | Copenhagen, Denmark Died: 2008 | Helsingør, Denmark Awards: Prizker Prize (2003) Projects: Bagsærd Church, Kuwait National Assembly Building, Sydney Opera House, Kingo Houses Svaneke Water Tower, Svaneke, Denmark (1952) Kingo Houses (Romerhusene Helsingør), Helsingør, Denmark (1956-1958) Hammershøj Care Centre, Elsinore, Denmark (1962) Elineberg Helsingborg, Elineberg, Helsingborg, Sweden (1965-1966) Sydney Opera House,…

Jean-Philippe Vassal Born: 1954 | Casablanca, French Morocco Practice: Lacaton & Vassal (1987) Partner: Anne Lacaton Awards: Pritzker Prize (2021) Projects: Grand Parc Bordeaux, Palais de Tokyo Renovation ESB Head Office, Dublin, Ireland (2022) Jean-Philippe Vassal is a renowned figure in the world of modern architecture, known for his innovative and sustainable approach to design.…