RCR Arquitectes
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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]
Founded1988
FoundersRafael Aranda, Carme Pigem, Ramon Vilalta
Key people
Rafael Aranda, Carme Pigem, Ramon VilaltaPublic Library in Barcelona, designed by RCR | |
| Founded | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Rafael Aranda, Carme Pigem, Ramon Vilalta |
| Headquarters | |
Key people | Rafael Aranda, Carme Pigem, Ramon Vilalta |
| Website | www |
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 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]
- Muraba Veil, residential project, Dubai [5]
