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.
50
Laureates
1979
First awarded
Announcement
Hyatt Foundation
Presented by
China
Japan
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Burkina Faso
France
Ireland
India
Spain
Chile
Germany
Portugal
Switzerland
Brazil
United States of America
Denmark
Australia
Netherlands
Italy
Norway
Canada
West Germany
Austria
Mexico