To honor a living architect or architects whose built work demonstrates a combination of those qualities of talent, vision, and commitment, which has produced consistent and significant contributions to humanity and the built environment through the art of architecture.
The international prize, which is awarded each year to a living architect/s for significant achievement, was established by the Pritzker family of Chicago through their Hyatt Foundation in 1979. It is granted annually and is often referred to as “architecture’s Nobel” and “the profession’s highest honor.”
The award consists of $100,000 (US) and a bronze medallion. The award is conferred on the laureate/s at a ceremony held at an architecturally significant site throughout the world.
320 Newbury Street
6th Floor
Boston, MA 02115
T: 617.585.0155
E: library@the-bac.edu
320 Newbury Street
5th Floor, RM 511
Boston, MA 02115
T: 617.585.0257
E: vrlib@the-bac.edu
951 Boylston Street
RM G6
Boston, MA 02115
T: 617.585.0133
