Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto wins 2024 Pritzker price

Yamakawa villa by Riken Yamamoto, built 1977 in Yatsugatake, Japan.

Q: Where in Florida is the house show on this page?
A: It’s neither in Florida nor for sale – but since you already have a knack for modern architecture being on this website: The house is Yamamoto's first published commission, the Yamakawa villa, built 1977 in Yatsugatake, Japan.

Q: Is my vision ok?
A: Yes, it is. You are seeing correctly, the Yamakawa villa has no unifying exterior walls, instead each room is placed by itself on the deck. The concept stems from the client’s request to blur the boundaries between the interior and the natural world, and to integrate the house as seamlessly as possible with its surroundings. “The real value of architecture is found in the spaces it shapes, not just the structure itself.” – Riken Yamamoto.

Q: So who is Mr. Yamamoto?
A: He is the 53rd Pritzker Architecture Prize laureate and the ninth from Japan.

Q: Why is that Pritzker so important – and why should I care?
A: Established by the Pritzker family of Chicago through their Hyatt Foundation in 1979, it’s architecture’s equivalent of Sundance, Golden Globe, Cannes, Berlinale and Oscars all rolled into one. In short: it’s really important and a major honour. The idea is "to honour a living architect or architects whose built work demonstrates a combination of talent, vision and commitment”.

Q: Ok. I took the bait and now I'd like to read more.
A: Explore Yamamoto-san’s interesting work at Archeyes, Dezeen and Archinect. It’s worth it.

Project Data

    Architects: Riken Yamamoto & Field Shop
    Location: Yatsugatake, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
    Site area: 1,050 m2
    Building area: 168 m2
    Floor area: 68 m2 (enclosed area)
    Year: 1976 – 1977


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(Photos by Tomio Ohashi)