Architect : the Pritzker Prize laureates in their own words In this completely revised and up to date edition the worlds most accomplished architects Gehry Pei Meier Nouvel Piano and 37 more express their views on creativity inspiration and legacy in this visually stunning one of a kind collection. The Pritzker Prize is the most prestigious international prize for architecture. Architect includes all 42 recipients of the Pritzker Prize and captures in pictures and their own words their awe inspiring achievements. Organized in reverse chronological order by laureate each chapter features four to six of the architects major works including museums libraries hotels places of worship and more. The text culled from notebooks interviews articles and speeches illuminates the architects influences and inspirations personal philosophy and aspirations for his own work and the future of architecture. The book includes More than 1000 stunning photographs blueprints sketches and CAD drawings. Architect offers an unprecedented view into the minds of some of the most creative thinkers dreamers and builders of the last three decades and reveals that buildings are political emotional and spiritual Publishers website