Aravena and Radić Jointly Win Chile's 2026 National Architecture Prize
On July 27, 2026, Alejandro Aravena Mori and Smiljan Radić Clarke were awarded the National Architecture Prize by the Colegio de Arquitectos de Chile. Both distinguished architects are Pritzker Prize winners, with Aravena recognized in 2016 for his contributions through ELEMENTAL and Radić receiving the honor in 2026. Established in 1969 and awarded biannually from 1979, this accolade emphasizes excellence in architecture and ethical practice. Their innovative projects will be showcased at the 2027 Chilean Architecture and Urbanism Biennial. Rodolfo Jiménez, the national president, highlighted their essential role in merging local cultural identity with international influence.
Key facts
- Awarded on July 27, 2026 by the National Board of the Colegio de Arquitectos de Chile
- Joint winners: Alejandro Aravena Mori and Smiljan Radić Clarke
- Both are Pritzker Architecture Prize winners (Aravena 2016, Radić 2026)
- Prize established in 1969, awarded biennially since 1979
- Recognizes career, ethical conduct, and public significance
- Aravena known for social housing via ELEMENTAL; Radić for sculptural work
- Exhibition planned at the 24th Chilean Architecture and Urbanism Biennial in 2027
- Previous winners include Fernando Castillo Velasco, Alberto Cruz Covarrubias, Miguel Lawner Steiman, and joint prize to Luis Izquierdo and Antonia Lehmann (2004)
Entities
Artists
- Alejandro Aravena Mori
- Smiljan Radić Clarke
- Fernando Castillo Velasco
- Alberto Cruz Covarrubias
- Miguel Lawner Steiman
- Luis Izquierdo
- Antonia Lehmann
- Rodolfo Jiménez
Institutions
- Colegio de Arquitectos de Chile
- ELEMENTAL
- The Pritzker Architecture Prize
- Chilean Architecture and Urbanism Biennial
- Estudio Campo Baeza
- Maoda
- SANAA
- Estudio A0
- Caá Porá Arquitectura
- Jerome Haferd Studio
- Taller Capital Landscape
- Argentine Center for Innovation
- Pritzker Architecture Prize
- Bienal de Arquitectura y Urbanismo de Chile
- Nuevo Museo Nacional de Ecuador
- Centro Argentino de Innovación
- Teatro Mauri
Locations
- Chile
- Quito
- Ecuador
- Buenos Aires
- Argentina
- Valparaíso