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Saturday, April 02, 2005

Thom Mayne Pritzker Prize

The Dr. Theodore T. Alexander, Jr. Science Center School in Los Angeles. Photo: Benny Chan

This year's choice for Pritzker Prize laureate is Los Angeles architect Thom Mayne. He is known for breaking through traditional bounds of forms and materials, and his work has been chosen for numerous awards during his three-decade career. Mayne is principal of Morphosis, meaning "manner of formation." The firm's recent built works to capture media attention include the Diamond Ranch High School, the Caltrans District 7 Headquarters, and the Dr. Theodore T. Alexander, Jr. Science Center School. He is currently working on a project in association with New York City's bid for the 2012 Olympics. ...

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Posted by V R at 1:13 PM
Edited on: Saturday, April 02, 2005 1:14 PM
Categories: Architecture