RCR Arquitectes

RCR Arquitectes
Founded1988
FoundersRafael Aranda, Carme Pigem, Ramon Vilalta
Headquarters
Olot, Catalonia
,
Spain
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

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

Style

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

Selected projects

The firm designed the imposing Musée Soulages [fr] 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

  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. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Curtis, William (1 September 2014). "Dark Matter: Musée Soulages in Rodez by RCR Arquitectes". architectural-review.com. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
  4. ^ Perelada (11 May 2022). "DE Perelada öffnet nachhaltige Kellerei in der DO Empordà für Besucher". Retrieved 18 May 2022.


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