RCR Arquitectes is a Spanish architecture firm consisting of principles and co-founders Rafael Aranda, Carme Pigem and Ramon Vilalta. [1] The trio were the 2017 recipients of the Pritzker Prize for Architecture. [2] While the firm had won many awards before the Pritzker, they were relatively unknown compared to other finalists. [2]
The firm was founded in Olot, Spain in 1988. [2]
The firm is known for its frequent use of weathering steel in its projects. [2][ example needed]
The firm designed the imposing Musée Soulages in Rodez, France, after winning a 2007 competition. [3]