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and architecture after a certain moment is a historical record . Cities are dynamic , so they don ’ t just sit there , they evolve . And in that evolution , we take buildings away and we replace them with others . We choose ourselves , and the concept of only protecting the best is not enough . It ’ s also a matter of protecting character and qualities that reflect the richness of the evolution of a city .”
Alejandro Aravena , Jury Chair and 2016 Pritzker Prize Laureate , elaborates , “ In a world where many architects view a commission as an opportunity to add to their own portfolio , he responds to each project with specific tools that he has selected with preciseness and great care . Sometimes it requires a gesture that is strong and monumental , while other times , it requires him to almost disappear . But his buildings will always stand the test of time because the ultimate goal of his operation is to serve the greater good . The avoidance of what ’ s fashionable has allowed him to remain permanent .”
“ His architectural language balances consistency with the fundamental design principles and flexibility towards the local cultures … The work of David Chipperfield unifies European classicism , the complex nature of Britain , and even the delicateness of Japan . It is the fruition of cultural diversity .”
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