Shigeru Ban
Shigeru Ban (坂 茂, Ban Shigeru, born 5 August 1957) is a Japanese architect, known for his innovative work with paper, particularly recycled cardboard tubes used to quickly and efficiently house disaster victims. Many of his notable designs are structures which are temporary, prefabricated, or incorporate inexpensive and unconventional materials in innovative ways. He was profiled by Time magazine in their projection of 21st-century innovators in the field of architecture and design.
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| Born | 5 August 1957 Tokyo, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Alma mater | Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Spouse | Masako Ban |
| Awards | Pritzker Prize (2014) |
| Buildings | Centre Pompidou-Metz, France Cardboard Cathedral, Christchurch, New Zealand, Aspen Art Museum, US |
| Website | www |
In 2014, Ban was named the 37th recipient of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, the most prestigious prize in modern architecture. The Pritzker Jury cited Ban for his innovative use of material and his dedication to humanitarian efforts around the world, calling him "a committed teacher who is not only a role model for younger generation, but also an inspiration."