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And the Pritzker Prize Goes To Shigeru Ban (Photos)
Masterpieces
Japanese architect Shigeru Ban has won the top architecture prize for his designs that largely rely on one unconventional material—paper. Here, a look at his most memorable works.
Hiroyuki Hirai, Courtesy of Shigeru Ban Architects
Shigeru Ban
Shigeru Ban Architects
Cardboard Cathedral, Christchurch, New Zealand (2013)
Stephen Goodenough, Courtesy of Shigeru Ban Architects
Paper Concert Hall, L’Aquila, Italy (2011)
Didier Boy de la Tour, Courtesy of Shigeru Ban Architects
Centre Pompidou, Metz, France (2010)
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Metal Shutter House, New York, United States (2010)
Michael Moran, Courtesy of Shigeru Ban Architects
Haesley Nine Bridges Golf Club House, Korea (2010)
Hiroyuki Hirai, Courtesy of Shigeru Ban Architects
Hualin Temporary Elementary School, Chengdu, China (2008)
Li Jun, Courtesy of Shigeru Ban Architects
Paper Temporary Studio, Paris, France (2004)
Didier Boy de la Tour, Courtesy of Shigeru Ban Architects
Japan Pavilion, Expo 2000 Hannover, Germany (2000)
Hiroyuki Hirai, Courtesy of Shigeru Ban Architects
Naked House, Saitama, Japan (2000)
Hiroyuki Hirai, Courtesy of Shigeru Ban Architects
Nine-Square Grid House, Kanagawa, Japan (1997)
Hiroyuki Hirai, Courtesy of Shigeru Ban Architects
Curtain Wall House, Tokyo, Japan (1995)
Hiroyuki Hirai, Courtesy of Shigeru Ban Architects
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