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The Pritzker Architecture Prize was established by the Hyatt Foundation in 1979 to honor annually a living architect whose built
The Pritzker Architecture Prize was established by the Hyatt Foundation in 1979 to honor annually a living architect whose built
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The Pritzker Architecture Prize was established by the Hyatt Foundation in 1979 to honor annually a living architect whose built work demonstrates a combination of those qualities of talent, vision, and commitment, which has produced consistent and significant contributions to humanity and the built environment through the art of architecture. It has often been described as "architecture’s most prestigious award" or as "the Nobel of architecture. "
The prize takes its name from the Pritzker family, whose international business interests are headquartered in Chicago. They have long been known for their support of educational, social welfare, scientific, medical and cultural activities. Jay A. Pritzker, who founded the prize with his wife, Cindy, died on January 23, 1999. His eldest son, Thomas J. Pritzker has become president of The Hyatt Foundation. In 2004, Chicago celebrated the opening of Millennium Park, in which a music pavilion designed by Pritzker Laureate Frank Gehry was dedicated and named for the founder of the prize. It is in the Jay Pritzker Pavilion that the 2005 awarding ceremony takes place.
Tom Pritzker explains, "As native Chicagoans, it’s not surprising that our family was keenly aware of architecture, living in the birthplace of the skyscraper, a city filled with buildings designed by architectural legends such as Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Writer, Mies van de Rohe, and many others. " He continues, "In 1967, we acquired an unfinished building which was to become the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. Its soaring atrium was wildly successful and became the signature piece of our hotels around the world. It was immediately apparent that this design had a pronounced effect on the mood of our guests and attitude of our employees. While the architecture of Chicago made us cognizant of the art of architecture, our work with designing and building hotels made us aware of the impact architecture could have on human behavior. So in 1978, when we were approached with the idea of honoring living architects, we were responsive. Mom and Dad (Cindy and the late Jay A. Pritzker) believed that a meaningful prize would encourage and stimulate not only a greater public awareness of buildings, but also would inspire greater creativity within the architectural profession. " He went on to add that he is extremely proud to carry on that effort on behalf of his family.
Many of the procedures and rewards of the Prizker Prize are modeled after the Nobel Prize.
Laureates
of the Pritzker Architecture Prize receive a $ 100 000 grant, a formal citation certificate, and since 1987, a bronze medallion. Prior to that year, a limited edition Henry Moore sculpture was presented to each Laureate.
Nominations are accepted from all nations: from government officials, writers, critics, academicians, fellow architects, architectural societies, or industrialists, virtually anyone who might have an interest in advancing great architecture. The prize is awarded irrespective of nationality, race, creed, or ideology.
The nominating procedure is continuous from year to year, closing in January each year. Nominations received after the closing are automatically considered in the following calendar year. There are well over 500 nominees from more than 47 countries to date. The final selection is made by an international jury with all deliberation and voting in secret. (529 words)
The passage primarily discusses______.
选项
A、how to apply for Pritzker Prize
B、the great contributions the Pritzker family has made to architecture
C、the history and awarding procedures of the Pritzker Architecture Prize
D、the importance of building skyscrapers
答案
C
解析
全文讲的是Pritzker建筑奖的由来以及它的操作过程。
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