Pritzker Architecture Prize

The Pritzker Architecture Prize, often called the world’s highest honor in architecture, has named Smiljan Radić Clarke its 2026 Laureate.

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Yagmur Baydır
March 13, 2026

Dear PA reader,

Chilean architect Smiljan Radić Clarke has been named the 2026 Pritzker Prize laureate, honoring a body of work that approaches each project as a distinct inquiry shaped by context and cultural narratives. A closer look at fourteen of his projects reveals the experimental language behind his practice. Meanwhile, the UK government is collaborating with Google on an AI tool designed to accelerate planning decisions, signaling how digital technologies are increasingly reshaping urban development processes.

At Burning Man 2026, the Temple of the Moon introduces a contemplative structure inspired by the rare bloom of the Queen of the Night cactus, while the neon installation Chorus Ventus explores immersive spatial environments through light and motion. In Scotland, a fire that damaged a historic Victorian structure in Glasgow has renewed concerns over heritage preservation, as debates around prefabrication continue to grow amid the industry’s search for more sustainable construction methods. In Istanbul, a major waterfront proposal by Snøhetta, MVRDV, and BIG signals a new chapter in the city’s evolving architectural landscape.

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