Glenn Murcutt
Architect and academic with sustainable designs
Born
July 25th, 1936
89 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Australia
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An English-Australian architect and academic focused on sustainable architecture. Worked primarily in the Australian landscape and designed buildings that emphasized environmental harmony. Received the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2002, becoming the first Australian to achieve this honor. Contributed to architectural education as a lecturer at various institutions, influencing future generations of architects.
Received the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2002
Designed the Marie Short House
Created the Magney House
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