Architectural Crown (Pritzker Architecture Prize)

Author: Huang Jianmin, Editor-in-Chief, Shi Zhiming, et al.
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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 architects familiar to many in China, such as I.M. Pei, Tadao Ando, Frank Gehry, Ho Langming, Zaha Hadid, 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 extraordinary masterpieces 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 anticipated global architectural awards due to its rigorous selection committee, strong media promotion, and its role in promoting architectural education for the public.