Architectural Crown - Pritzker Architecture Master

Author: Huang Jianmin / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: This book is co-authored by architects, offering an in-depth yet accessible introduction to the lives and representative works of seventeen Pritzker Architecture Prize winners. Among them are internationally renowned star architects familiar to many in China, such as I.M. Pei, Tadao Ando, Frank Gehry, Ho Langming, Fazlur Khan, Renzo Piano, and Wang Shu. These laureates have joined the ranks of world-class architectural masters, not only excelling in their professional fields with numerous followers but also leaving behind monumental works worldwide that have become must-visit destinations for architects and travelers alike. The Pritzker Architecture Prize, often hailed as the "Nobel Prize of Architecture," has become one of the most prestigious global architectural awards due to its rigorous selection committee, strong media promotion, and its role in educating the public about architecture.