Pritzker Architecture Prize
The Pritzker Architecture Prize is awarded annually by the Hyatt Foundation. The Pritzker is sometimes referred to as "the Nobel Prize of Architecture".
Connected Sites
| Site | Rationale | Link |
| Bordeaux | Richard Rogers (winner 2007): Extension of the Palais de Justice | |
| Brasilia | Oscar Niemeyer (1988) | |
| Brugge | Toyo Ito (2013) - build a pavillion for the Burg in Brugge, when it was the European Capital of Culture (it's still there, dilapidated) | |
| Chaîne des Puys | Hans Hollein (winner 1985): Vulcania museum and park | |
| Graz | Zaha Hadid (winner 2004): Argos House, a recent addition within the core zone | |
| Luis Barragán House and Studio | Luis Barragan (1980) | |
| Museumsinsel (Museum Island) | David Chipperfield (winner 2023): Neues Museum Berlin (1997–2009) | |
| Oporto | Álvaro Siza Vieira (1992 winner): Sao Bento Metro Station | |
| Paris, Banks of the Seine | (Louvre Pyramid) I.M. Pei (1983); (extension to and refurbishment of the Palais de Tokyo) Lacaton and Vassal (2021) | |
| Prague | The Dancing House was designed by architect Frank Gehry (1989 winner) | |
| Rachid Karami International Fair-Tripoli | Oscar Niemeyer (1988) | |
| Sydney Opera House | Jørn Utzon (2003) | |
| Venice and its Lagoon | La Fenice opera house was rebuilt by architect Aldo Rossi (winner 1990) |
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