RCR Arquitectes

Public Library in Barcelona, designed by RCR

RCR Arquitectes is a Catalan architecture firm consisting of principles and co-founders Rafael Aranda, Carme Pigem and Ramón Vilalta.[1] The trio were the 2017 recipients of the Pritzker Prize for Architecture.[2] While the firm had won many awards before the Pritzker, they were relatively unknown compared to other finalists.[2]

History

The firm was founded in Olot, Catalonia in 1988.[2]

Style

The firm is known for its frequent use of weathering steel in its projects.[2]

Selected projects

The firm designed the imposing Musée Soulages in Rodez, France after winning a 2007 competition.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Pogrebin, Robin (2017-03-01). "3 Win the Pritzker, Long a Prize for Starchitects". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2017-03-02.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Stott, Rory (1 March 2017). "Who Are RCR Arquitectes? 9 Things to Know About the New Pritzker Prize Winners". archdaily.com. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
  3. ↑ Curtis, William (1 September 2014). "Dark Matter: Musée Soulages in Rodez by RCR Arquitectes". architectural-review.com. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
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