RCR Arquitectes
 Public Library in Barcelona, designed by RCR | |
| Founded | 1988 |
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| Founders | Rafael Aranda, Carme Pigem, Ramon Vilalta |
| Headquarters | Olot, Catalonia , |
Key people | Rafael Aranda, Carme Pigem, Ramon Vilalta |
RCR Arquitectes is a Spanish architecture firm consisting of principals and co-founders Rafael Aranda, Carme Pigem and Ramon 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
[edit]The firm was founded in Olot, Spain in 1988.[2]
Style
[edit]The firm is known for its frequent use of weathering steel in its projects.[2][example needed]
Selected projects
[edit]The firm designed the imposing Musée Soulages in Rodez, France, after winning a 2007 competition.[3]
- De Krook, the central public library and media center in Ghent, Belgium, designed in collaboration with local firm Coussée & Goris and opened in 2017.
- Celler Peralada, the first winery in Europe to receive the golden LEED certificate for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c d 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.
- ^ Curtis, William (1 September 2014). "Dark Matter: Musée Soulages in Rodez by RCR Arquitectes". architectural-review.com. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
- ^ Perelada (11 May 2022). "DE Perelada öffnet nachhaltige Kellerei in der DO Empordà für Besucher". Retrieved 18 May 2022.
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