The 53rd Pritzker Architecture Prize has been awarded to Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto for his five-decade career focused on innovative housing projects and educational institutions.⁠ ⁠ Yamamoto, 78, is the ninth Japanese laureate of the Pritzker Prize, the highest honor in architecture which is often hailed as the “Nobel of architecture.” No other country has produced as many Pritzker winners in its 45-year-history as Japan.⁠ ⁠ Yamamoto, who is known for his commitment to fostering community in his designs, will be awarded $100,000 and a bronze medallion. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⭐️Learn more about Yamamoto and his work in the full article on our website in our linkinbio ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 💬Comment “email” to sign up to our daily newsletter.⁠ ⁠ 📰Follow us for the latest Asian News NextShark⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #news #architect #architecture #nobelofarchitecture #RikenYamamoto #Japanese #PritzkerArchitecturePrize #recipient