'Architecture Is A Backdrop For Life,' Says 2018 Pritzker Winner Balkrishna Doshi

Balkrishna Doshi created the Life Insurance Corporation Housing building in Ahmedabad, India, in 1973
Balkrishna Doshi created the Life Insurance Corporation Housing building in Ahmedabad, India, in 1973 © VSF

From Pritzker Jury Citation:1

Balkrishna Doshi constantly demonstrates that all good architecture and urban planning must not only unite purpose and structure but must take into account climate, site, technique, and craft, along with a deep understanding and appreciation of the context in the broadest sense. Projects must go beyond the functional to connect with the human spirit through poetic and philosophical underpinnings. For his numerous contributions as an architect, urban planner, teacher, for his steadfast example of integrity and his tireless contributions to India and beyond, the Pritzker Architecture Prize Jury selects Balkrishna Doshi as the 2018 Pritzker Laureate. 

Jury Members

  • Glenn Murcutt, Chair

  • Stephen Breyer
  • André Aranha Corrêa do Lago
  • 
The Lord Palumbo
  • Richard Rogers
  • Sejima Kazuyo
  • Benedetta Tagliabue
  • Ratan N. Tata
  • Wang Shu
  • Martha Thorne, Executive Director