Discussion of Liu Jiakun's Four Major Representative Works: Understanding the Winner of this Year's Pritzker Architecture Prize.
Liu Jiakun, a 68-year-old Chinese architect, has won this year's Pritzker Prize. He has created more than thirty architectural projects in Chengdu and Chongqing, focusing on simple yet spiritually rich public spaces. His work encompasses academic, cultural, and commercial buildings, and he is committed to integrating local materials with eco-friendly concepts. What has earned him accolades in the industry is his architectural strategy, which breaks away from the limitations of a single style to create new scenes that adapt to each location. Four representative works include the Sculpture Department Building of Sichuan Fine Arts Institute, the Shikeming Art Museum in Luyeyuan, the Suzhou Imperial Kiln Brick Museum, and the Bell Museum of the Jianchuan Museum Cluster, all showcasing his unique insights into materials and design. The jury noted that his works provide new thinking in the face of urbanization challenges.
