How the Pritzker Prize came to be

2016-03-16T13:15:00-04:00

As native Chicagoans, it’s not surprising that our family was keenly aware of architecture [...] While the architecture of Chicago made us cognizant of the art of architecture, our work with designing and building hotels made us aware of the impact architecture could have on human behavior. So in 1978, when we were approached with the idea of honoring living architects, we were responsive. — Thomas J. Pritzker

A brief history on the family behind "the architecture profession's highest honor", and how the prize was established.

For more, check out Archinect's most recent coverage on the Pritzker Prize:

Why is the Pritzker such a big deal?

Aravena's Pritzker: A Critical Round-Up

"Making A Pritzker Laureate" – Martha Thorne, executive director of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, gives us an inside look at the prestigious award, on Archinect Sessions #48

Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena, director of this year's Venice Biennale, named 2016 Pritzker Prize Laureate

Charlie Rose interviews Tom Pritzker & Shigeru Ban

2014-03-26T17:41:00-04:00

We conclude with Tom Pritzker, Chairman and CEO of the Pritzker Organization on this year's winner of the annual Pritzker Architecture Prize, Shigeru Ban.

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How the Pritzker Prize came to be

Charlie Rose interviews Tom Pritzker & Shigeru Ban