Japanese architectural studio SANAA, led by Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Royal Gold Medal by the Royal Institute of British Architects. The firm was recognized for nearly three decades of innovative work that combines minimalist design with contextual sensitivity, creating transformative public buildings and residential projects. The RIBA Honours Committee praised SANAA for its commitment to simplicity, elegance, and the ability to develop a universal architectural language. Following the announcement, a closer look at ten notable projects demonstrates SANAA's enduring influence on contemporary architecture across the globe.
The Pavilion is floating aluminum, drifting freely... with no walls, allowing uninterrupted views across the park and encouraging access from all sides.
The RIBA Honours Committee highlighted the studio's commitment to simplicity, light, and elegance, as well as its capacity to shape a universal architectural language.
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