Famous Architects
Explore the lives and works of famous architects and designers, from Alvar Aalto to Frank Lloyd Wright. Find architect biographies listed alphabetically by name, or browse our special listings of architects arranged by topic. Compiled by Jackie Craven.
Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureates
Each year the Pritzker Architecture Prize is awarded to an architect who has made important accomplishments. While the selections of the Pritzker Prize jury are sometimes controversial, there is no doubt that Pritzker Prize Laureates are among the most influential architects of modern times. These pages list all the winners, from the most recent back to 1987, when the prize was first established.
Each year the Pritzker Architecture Prize is awarded to an architect who has made important accomplishments. While the selections of the Pritzker Prize jury are sometimes controversial, there is no doubt that Pritzker Prize Laureates are among the most influential architects of modern times. These pages list all the winners, from the most recent back to 1987, when the prize was first established.
Great Women Architects
In the world of architecture, the role of women is often forgotten. Certainly, male architects have captured the limelight with soaring skyscrapers and other high-profile buildings. Nevertheless, many woman have overcome obstacles, established highly successful architecture careers, and designed landmark buildings. The women listed here are just a few who have made important strides.
In the world of architecture, the role of women is often forgotten. Certainly, male architects have captured the limelight with soaring skyscrapers and other high-profile buildings. Nevertheless, many woman have overcome obstacles, established highly successful architecture careers, and designed landmark buildings. The women listed here are just a few who have made important strides.
Afro-American Architects
The African Americans who helped build the United States faced enormous social and economic barriers. Although conditions have improved, many feel that Black architects today still lack the recognition they deserve. This page honors some of the most notable Black architects of the 1900s.
The African Americans who helped build the United States faced enormous social and economic barriers. Although conditions have improved, many feel that Black architects today still lack the recognition they deserve. This page honors some of the most notable Black architects of the 1900s.
Where Are the Women Architects?
Your starting place for exploring the rich and varied achievements of women architects. Find links to information about several interesting and important women architects, followed by resources to help you discover other women who made important contributions to building and design.
Your starting place for exploring the rich and varied achievements of women architects. Find links to information about several interesting and important women architects, followed by resources to help you discover other women who made important contributions to building and design.
Forgotten Women Designers
Some of the world's most livable homes have been designed by women. Here's a look at women-designed farmhouses in 19th century America.
Some of the world's most livable homes have been designed by women. Here's a look at women-designed farmhouses in 19th century America.
Disney Architects
Architecture isn't a Mickey Mouse business for the award-winning Disney designers. Learn more about the architects who designed Disney World and other Disney buildings.
Architecture isn't a Mickey Mouse business for the award-winning Disney designers. Learn more about the architects who designed Disney World and other Disney buildings.
Architect Birthdays
Were you born in June? Then you're in company with some of the world's greatest architects. Here are important birthdays to celebrate, with links to photos, resources, and recommended reading.
Were you born in June? Then you're in company with some of the world's greatest architects. Here are important birthdays to celebrate, with links to photos, resources, and recommended reading.
Agram Architectural Information
The work of some historically important architects is presented with short biographies, photos, drawings, and models. The architects included are: Le Corbusier, Jujol, Loos, Duiker, Schinkel, Wright, and Melnikov.
The work of some historically important architects is presented with short biographies, photos, drawings, and models. The architects included are: Le Corbusier, Jujol, Loos, Duiker, Schinkel, Wright, and Melnikov.
Chicago Architects Oral History Project
Biographies of famous Chicago architects and excerpts from oral history interviews. From the Art Institute of Chicago.
Biographies of famous Chicago architects and excerpts from oral history interviews. From the Art Institute of Chicago.