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What is Carme Pigem's role in RCR Arquitectes?
Carme Pigem is one of the three cofounders of RCR Arquitectes, the Olot studio she founded with Rafael Aranda and Ramon Vilalta. The practice received the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2017.
What buildings show Carme Pigem's architectural style?
RCR Arquitectes projects such as the Soulages Museum in Rodez and the Tossols-Basil Athletics Track near Olot show the studio's interest in landscape, steel, glass, and atmosphere. Pigem's work is usually discussed as part of that collaborative practice.
Why was the 2017 Pritzker Prize notable for Carme Pigem?
The 2017 Pritzker Prize recognized all three RCR founders rather than a single signature architect. It also drew international attention to a studio based in Olot, Spain, instead of a global capital.
Is Carme Pigem's work mostly urban high-rise architecture?
No. RCR Arquitectes is better known for carefully sited cultural, civic, and landscape-sensitive projects than for skyscrapers. Their buildings often use weathered steel and strong horizontal framing.
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