Overview
- The jury praised his “radical originality,” highlighting work that appears provisional yet offers an optimistic, structured refuge embracing vulnerability.
- His three-decade practice spans Chile and Europe, with signature works such as the 2014 Serpentine Pavilion in London and the Teatro Regional del Biobío in Concepción.
- Notable projects also include Restaurant Mestizo and the expansion of the Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino in Santiago, plus the inflatable Guatero installation from 2023.
- The prize carries a US$100,000 grant and a bronze medal to be awarded at a ceremony later this year.
- This year’s announcement followed a brief delay after renewed scrutiny of Thomas Pritzker’s past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and organizers say he has stepped back from prize matters to protect the award’s focus on architectural excellence.