RCR Arquitectes is a Spanish architecture firm consisting of principles and co-founders Rafael Aranda, Carme Pigem and Ramon Vilalta.[1] The trio were the 2017 recipients of the Pritzker Prize for Architecture.[2] While the firm had won many awards before the Pritzker, they were relatively unknown compared to other finalists.[2]
The firm was founded in Olot, Spain in 1988.[2]
The firm is known for its frequent use of weathering steel in its projects.[2][example needed]
The firm designed the imposing Musée SoulagesRodez, France, after winning a 2007 competition.[3]
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