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Shigeru Ban

Japanese architect
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Shigeru Ban (born August 5, 1957, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese architect who is known for his pioneering use of recycled paper in building construction and for his efforts in disaster relief around the globe. In 2014 he was awarded the Pritzker Prize. In its citation the Pritzker jury noted his creatively designed structures, such as temporary shelters, for areas devastated by natural disasters. “When tragedy strikes, he is often there from the beginning.” Ban...

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