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Which Indian architect was awarded the first Pritzker Architecture Prize?

Which Indian architect was awarded the first Pritzker Architecture Prize? Correct Answer Balakrishna Doshi

The correct answer is Balakrishna Doshi.

Key Points

  • Balakrishna Doshi was awarded the first Pritzker Architecture Prize.
    • Indian architect and reputed urban planner Balkrishna Doshi have been named this year's winner of the Pritzker Prize for being able to interpret architecture and transform it into buildings that respect Eastern culture.
    • Balkrishna Doshi was born in Pune, India on August 26, 1927, into an extended Hindu family that had been involved in the furniture industry.

Additional Information

  • Sheila Sri Prakash is an architect and urban designer of Indian origin.
    • She is the founder of Shilpa Architects and is the first woman in India to have started and operated her own architectural practice.
  • Satish Gujral was an Indian painter, sculptor, muralist, and writer of the post-independent era.
    • He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, in 1999.
  • Revathi S. Kamath was an Indian architect and planner based in Delhi.
    • She is a pioneer of mud architecture in India.
    • In addition to this, she is also credited with building the tallest stainless steel structure in India. 

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