Question

Q4. Consider the following statements about Pritzker Prize:

1. It is awarded annually to honor a living architect or architects.

2. It is awarded to work which has produced consistent and significant contributions to humanity and the built environment through the art of architecture.

Which of the statements are correct?

• A. a) 1 only
• B. b) 2 only
• C. c) Both 1 and 2
• D. d) None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

c) Both 1 and 2

Pritzker Prize

• It is awarded annually “to honor a living architect or architects whose built work demonstrates a combination of those qualities of talent, vision and commitment, which has produced consistent and significant contributions to humanity and the built environment through the art of architecture
• Founded in 1979 by Jay A. Pritzker and his wife Cindy, the award is funded by the Pritzker family and sponsored by the Hyatt Foundation.
• It is often referred to as the Nobel Prize of architecture
• The prize is said to be awarded “irrespective of nationality, race, creed, or ideology.”