Arata Isozaki Wins 2019 Pritzker Architecture Prize
In 2019, the Pritzker Architecture Prize was bestowed upon Japanese architect Arata Isozaki. Recognized by a jury that featured Stephen Breyer and Kazuyo Sejima, Isozaki is celebrated for his significant contributions to modern architecture, marked by innovative concepts and profound philosophical insights. Born in Ōita, Japan, in 1931, his architectural perspective was influenced by the events of World War II. After graduating from the University of Tokyo in 1954, he established Arata Isozaki & Associates in 1963. His acclaimed projects include the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, and the Allianz Tower in Milan. Isozaki has earned multiple accolades and has been a Pritzker jury member since 1979. The award ceremony is set to take place at the Palace of Versailles.
Key facts
- Arata Isozaki wins 2019 Pritzker Architecture Prize.
- Isozaki is Japanese, born in Ōita in 1931.
- He studied at University of Tokyo and apprenticed with Kenzo Tange.
- Founded Arata Isozaki & Associates in 1963.
- Notable works include Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles and Palau Sant Jordi.
- His Uffizi exit project in Florence remains unrealized.
- Ceremony at Palace of Versailles.
- Eighth Japanese architect to win the Pritzker.
Entities
Artists
- Arata Isozaki
- Balkrishna Doshi
- Kenzo Tange
- Tadao Ando
- Shigeru Ban
- Toyo Ito
- Kazuyo Sejima
- Ryue Nishizawa
- Fumihiko Maki
- Kevin Roche
- Andrea Maffei
- Eero Saarinen
Institutions
- Pritzker Architecture Prize
- Vitra Design Museum
- University of Tokyo
- Arata Isozaki & Associates
- Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
- Galleria degli Uffizi
- Biennale di Architettura di Venezia
- Royal Academy of Arts
- American Academy of Arts and Letters
- Japan Arts Academy
- Columbia University
- Harvard University
- Yale University
- Reggia di Versailles
- Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo and Associates
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Oakland Museum of California
- Ford Foundation
- General Foods
- JP Morgan Bank
Locations
- Ōita
- Japan
- Kyūshū
- Hiroshima
- Nagasaki
- Tokyo
- Osaka
- Gunma
- Fukuoka
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Barcelona
- Spain
- Florida
- Shenzhen
- China
- Doha
- Qatar
- Shanghai
- Beijing
- Turin
- Italy
- Milan
- Florence
- Ferrara
- Venice
- Dublin
- Ireland
- Hamden
- Connecticut