French architect Jean Nouvel named 2008 Laureate of the Pritzker Architecture Prize

French architect Jean Nouvel has been named the 2008 Laureate of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, architecture’s highest honor. Celebrating its 30th year, the Pritzker Prize has been awarded to industry legends such as Zaha Hadid and Frank Gehry, and fellow French architect- Christian de Portzamparc who took the honour in 1994. Nouvel will receive a […]

BY jesse

April 8th, 2008

French architect Jean Nouvel has been named the 2008 Laureate of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, architecture’s highest honor.

Celebrating its 30th year, the Pritzker Prize has been awarded to industry legends such as Zaha Hadid and Frank Gehry, and fellow French architect- Christian de Portzamparc who took the honour in 1994.

Nouvel will receive a $100,000 grant.

http://www.jeannouvel.com/

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