Spanish architects received the prestigious award

This is the first case when the award is given to both the three architect working together.

Laureates of the Pritzker prize, 2017 (the equivalent of the Nobel prize) began with three Spanish architects, Rafael Aranda, Carme, Pigem and Ramon Vilalta.

Architects from Catalonia have worked together since 1988. This is the first case when the award is given to both the three architect working together.

Among the works of architects noted the art center La Cuisine (Negrila, France), musée Soulages (Rodez, France), an outdoor community theater La Lira (Ripoll, in the Catalan province of Girona, Spain), the restaurant Les Cols (Olot, in the Catalan province of Girona, Spain) and others. The jury highlighted the ability of architects to carefully consider the environment in each project — from public and private entities to cultural centers and educational institutions. In particular, the architects have successfully used in the design of buildings recycled materials — steel and plastic, the report said.

Prittskerovskoy award — award given annually for achievements in the field of architecture. The award is well-known in the world and is considered equivalent to the Nobel prize. The Nobel prize for architecture not awarded, prompting Pritzker family (owners of Hyatt around the world) in 1979 to establish his own architectural prize.

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