RCR Arquitectes explained

RCR Arquitectes is a Spanish architecture firm consisting of principles 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]

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]

Selected projects

The firm designed the imposing 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]

Notes and References

1. News: 3 Win the Pritzker, Long a Prize for Starchitects. Pogrebin. Robin. 2017-03-01. The New York Times. 2017-03-02. 0362-4331.
2. News: Stott . Rory . 1 March 2017 . Who Are RCR Arquitectes? 9 Things to Know About the New Pritzker Prize Winners . archdaily.com . 1 March 2017.
3. News: Curtis . William . 1 September 2014 . Dark Matter: Musée Soulages in Rodez by RCR Arquitectes . architectural-review.com . 1 March 2017.
4. News: Perelada. 11 May 2022 . DE Perelada öffnet nachhaltige Kellerei in der DO Empordà für Besucher . 18 May 2022.