French Duo Win Architecture's Top Prize
By Catherine TRIOMPHE
03/16/21 AT 10:09 AM
The Pritzker Prize -- architecture's most prestigious award -- was awarded Tuesday to French duo Jean-Philippe Vassal and Anne Lacaton for their affordable, eco-friendly spaces that prioritize the well-being of the many.
Vassal, 67, and Lacaton, 65, received the accolade -- which was first awarded in 1979 and comes with $100,000 in prize money-- for their work transforming urban housing into uplifting and sustainable spaces on modest budgets.
"The modernist hopes and dreams to improve the lives of many are reinvigorated through their work that responds to the climatic and ecological emergencies of our time, as well as social urgencies, particularly in the realm of urban housing," said the jury.