Ramon Vilalta

Spanish architect

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Ramon Vilalta is a Spanish architect, co-founder of the firm RCR Arquitectes, established in 1988 with Rafael Aranda and Carme Pigem. The trio was awarded the Pritzker Prize in 2017, the first time it was given to three individuals simultaneously. Their work is known for a collaborative approach, focusing on the relationship between buildings and their environment, user needs, and the qualities of materials. Notable projects include the Tossols-Basil Athletics Track and the Sant Antoni–Joan Oliver Library and Senior Citizens Centre. Vilalta emphasizes that the best ideas emerge from conversation, highlighting the value of collaboration over individual achievement.

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Rafael Aranda, Carme Pigem, and Ramon Vilalta
Vilalta grew up in Olot, which is located in the Catalonian region of Spain, and met when studying at the Vallès School of Architecture (Escola Tècnica Superior d’Arquitectura del Vallès [ETSAV]). After graduating in 1987, they returned to Olot and established their firm in 1988.…
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Vilalta grew up in Olot, which is located in the Catalonian region of Spain, and met when studying at the Vallès School of Architecture (Escola Tècnica Superior d’Arquitectura del Vallès [ETSAV]). After graduating in 1987, they returned to Olot and established their firm in 1988.…
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