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Diébédo Francis Kéré's Gando Primary School was the most significant building of 2001

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He has continuously pursued this task in ways at once highly respectful of place and tradition and yet transformational in what can be offered Pritzker Architecture Prize jury Kr's innovative use of cement to create strong earth blocks that require little to no maintenance, however, quickly gained respect from locals for its resilience.

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The Imperative of Adaptive Reuse in a Disposable Culture

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Commons Addition, North Eugene High School (2004-2024) by Robertson/Sherwood/Architects pc I’ve outlasted several of the projects I worked on during my career. Robertson/Sherwood/Architects designed significant renovations and an addition to the school, which were completed in 2004, a scant two decades ago. This is far from a new idea.

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Revealed: Architizer’s Firm of the Year and 4 More Special Honorees Named for the 12th Annual A+Awards

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While the annual category winners comprise outstanding projects in areas such as sustainable adaptive reuse, new materials and typological innovations, this autumn, five exceptional firms will be awarded special recognition for their unparalleled contributions to the field.

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Liu Jiakun wins 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize

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Photo courtesy of Jiakun Architects His firm is also behind the Department of Sculpture and the Design Department for Sichuan Fine Arts Institute (2004 and 2006), Hu Huishan Memorial (2009) and Suzhou Museum of Imperial Kiln Brick (2016). Beyond knowledge and technique, he adds common sense and wisdom to the designer's toolbox.

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Fifteen Indian design brands worth knowing

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The country has numerous design brands looking to be part of this growth story, many of which are finding innovative ways of reinterpreting Indian craft traditions. Viya is Goyal's own brand, founded in Delhi in 2004. "The time is now for Indian design to erupt in the international scene," he said.

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2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize winner, Liu Jiakun

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Beyond knowledge and techniques, common sense and wisdom are the most powerful tools he adds to the designer’s toolbox,” states the 2025 Jury Citation, in part. By multiplying typologies within one project, he innovates the role of civic spaces to support the breadth of requisites for a diverse society.

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Luminaries: 8 of the World’s Top Lighting Design Firms

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L’Observatoire’s holistic design approach is evident throughout the entire process, starting with rigorous Schematic Design analysis and continuing until project delivery, always with the goal of creating stunning and efficient designs that showcase their talent for innovation.

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