He Architecture Pritzker Award is known as the most important award in architecturehas recognized the work of some of the most prominent architects in the world, who have made significant contributions to humanity.
Since its creation in 1979, More than 40 architects have received the Pritzker Prize in Lifethanks to the initiative of Jay Pritzker and the Hyatt Foundation. The winner receives a prize of $ 100,000, in a ceremony held in a different city every year.
While Europe leads the number of winners, America, Asia and Oceania are distributed the other editions. It is also worth mentioning that only five women They have received the Pritzker award throughout history.
2023: David Chipperfield
The British architect David Chipperfield was awarded the 2023 Pritzker Prize. Known above all for cultural projects such as the Jumex Museum of Mexico City, the restoration and reconstruction of the Neuesum Museum in Berlin and the expansion of the San Luis Museum of Art, Missuri, his work has been praised by his minimalist designs that balance history and contemporaneity and that contribute to revitalize the cities.
2022: Diobédo Francis Kéré
56 years old, The most recent winner of the Pritzker He is a German naturalized Burkin. With the selection of Kéréthe Pritzker committee continues to hug that mission, with new attention to sustainability, both In terms of environment as community.