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Smiljan Radic Clarke Wins 2026 Pritzker Architecture Prize

3/13/2026

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Smiljan Radic Clarke has been awarded the 2026 Pritzker Architecture Prize, becoming the 55th laureate.
His work emphasizes fragility, material experimentation, and cultural memory.
The jury highlighted his ability to create structures that appear temporary yet provide joyful shelter.
Radic's portfolio includes Mestizo restaurant and the Serpentine Pavilion.
His Fundación de Arquitectura Frágil promotes experimental architecture.

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Smiljan Radic Clarke has been awarded the 2026 Pritzker Architecture Prize, becoming the 55th laureate.
His work emphasizes fragility, material experimentation, and cultural memory.
The jury highlighted his ability to create structures that appear temporary yet provide joyful shelter.
Radic's portfolio includes Mestizo restaurant and the Serpentine Pavilion.
His Fundación de Arquitectura Frágil promotes experimental architecture.