Francis Kéré wins the ’Nobel Prize’ for architecture

Pritzker Architecture Prize 2022 for Francis Kéré Image: Astrid Eckert / TUM - Architect Francis Kéré, Professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), has been awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize. The Prize, regarded as the most important in the world of architecture, has been awarded by the Hyatt Foundation in recognition of the extraordinary life's work of this master builder, artist and university teacher born in the west African country of Burkina Faso. TUM President Prof. Thomas F. Hofmann says: "Our colleague Francis Kéré is an extremely impressive personality. His innovative designs unite traditional construction materials with the most modern engineering technologies and sustainability. At the same time his architectonically outstanding buildings always speak out for social involvement. I am proud that Francis Kéré is conveying his knowledge and his philosophy to talented young architects with us here at TUM. He ideally exemplifies our strategy of combining science and technology with social responsibility." Over a period of almost two decades Kéré has earned a reputation as one of the most important architects of our time.