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David Chipperfield wins Pritzker Prize 2023
Speaking to CNN ahead of Tuesday's announcement, Chipperfield partly — and modestly — attributed his approach to a "lack of talent," describing himself as "not an original genius in the way some, like Frank Gehry, are." He also recognized that architects often have little choice but to stamp their identity on their work. more theguardian.com
The America's Cup Building in Valencia, Spain, was completed in just 11 months
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2023 AIA Awards - Architecture
633 Folsom
2023 AIA ARCHITECTURE AWARD RECIPIENT
633 FOLSOM, SAN FRANCISCO, GENSLER
The reuse of 633 Folsom, a commercial building in San Francisco, is a story centered on the reduction of embodied and operational carbon and the reanimation of a vital urban corridor. When a very rare full-building vacancy approached, the owner and original developer of the 1967 building turned to the design team for a renovation that would address the demands of a modern workforce and the rapidly evolving neighborhood. aia.org
Lubber Run Community Center
2023 AIA ARCHITECTURE AWARD RECIPIENT
LUBBER RUN COMMUNITY CENTER, ARLINGTON, VA.,
VMDO ARCHITECTS
In Arlington, Virginia, this new community center replaces an aged facility in Lubber Run Park, a natural resource that is precious to urban Arlington County. Connecting to nature and preserving the open space were the project’s drivers, shaping a 50,000-square-foot facility that offers a wealth of programming for all ages. aia.org |
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2023 AIA Awards - Architecture
TIDE Academy
2023 AIA ARCHITECTURE AWARD RECIPIENT
TIDE ACADEMY, MENLO PARK, CALIF., LPA DESIGN STUDIOS
From its location in Silicon Valley, the new STEAM-focused TIDE Academy signals its focus on enterprise and invention. The school, filled with flexible and diverse learning spaces inspired by the innovative tech companies surrounding it, serves 400 students as they engage in interdisciplinary and inquiry-based study. By leveraging existing community assets, the school can nimbly extend its learning systems beyond its classroom walls. aia.org
The Rajkumari Ratnavati Girl's School
2023 AIA ARCHITECTURE AWARD RECIPIENT
THE RAJKUMARI RATNAVATI GIRL'S SCHOOL, JAISALMER, INDIA, DIANA KELLOGG ARCHITECTS
An architectural marvel sitting atop the sprawling sands of India’s mystic Thar Desert, the Rajkumari Ratnavati Girl’s School serves nearly 400 young women in a region where female literacy is just 36%. The school is the first important building in a complex known as the Gyaan Center, which will also include a performance and exhibition space and...aia.org
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