Chief Architect and Designer
Shigeru Ban
Shigeru is widely known for his innovative approach to architecture and design, and for his efforts to use design to respond to pressing humanitarian relief efforts. He is also an educator who has taught at leading universities for more than 20 years. Shigeru Ban is design principal and travels between each of his three offices on a regular cycle.
He is personally involved in all design decisions, from the project’s conception through to construction completion.
Awards
2022-Princess of Asturias Award for Concord
2017- Mother Teresa Social Justice Award
2017- Medal with Purple Ribbon2014
2014- L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, France
2014- Pritzker Architecture Prize