American Wins Architecture's Highest Award

By Edward Lifson

Published March 21, 2005 at 12:00 AM EST

Thomas Mayne is the first American to win the Pritzker Prize in 14 years. Taipei, Madrid and cities in New York and California have embraced his bold style.

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