Pritzker Architecture Prize
Founded in 1979 by Jay A. Pritzker and his wife Cindy, the Pritzker Architecture Prize recognizes living architects without regard to nationality, race, creed, or ideology. Laureates receive US$100,000, a citation certificate, and since 1987 a bronze medallion inspired by the work of Louis Sullivan, bearing the Vitruvian inscription firmitas, utilitas, venustas. Nominations are solicited from past laureates, academics, critics, and others, and licensed architects may submit personal applications. The jury, composed of five to nine experts, deliberates and announces the winner early the following year.
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Laureates
1979
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To honor living architects whose built work demonstrates a combination of talent, vision, and commitment that has produced consistent and significant contributions to humanity and the built environment through the art of architecture.
History
Established in 1979, the prize’s inaugural laureate was Philip Johnson. Originally, recipients received a limited edition Henry Moore sculpture until 1987, when the bronze medallion design based on Louis Sullivan’s work was introduced. On its 10th anniversary in 1988, two architects, Gordon Bunshaft and Oscar Niemeyer, were honored separately. Award ceremonies have since been held at prominent cultural venues around the world. In recent years, online ceremonies and joint awards have become more common.
2025
China
2024
Japan
2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2022
Burkina Faso
2021
France
France
2020
Ireland
Ireland
2019
Japan
2018
India
2017
Spain
2016
Chile
2015
Germany
2014
Japan
2013
Japan
2012
China
2011
Portugal
2010
Japan
Japan
2009
Switzerland
2008
France
2007
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2006
Brazil
2005
United States of America
2004
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2003
Denmark
2002
Australia
2001
Switzerland
2000
Netherlands
1999
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
1998
Italy
1997
Norway
1996
Spain
1995
Japan
1994
France
1993
Japan
1992
Portugal
1991
United States of America
1990
Italy
1989
Canada
1988
United States of America
1987
Japan
1986
West Germany
1985
Austria
1984
United States of America
1983
United States of America
1982
United States of America
1981
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
1980
Mexico
1979
United States of America