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Shigeru Ban

The People's Architect

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Shigeru Ban was the 37th recipient of the prestigious Pritzker Architecture prize in modernist architecture for 2014. 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 the younger generation, but also an inspiration."

He was profiled by Time magazine in their projection of 21st century innovators in the field of architecture and design.

One might guess that innovation in architectural building materials would be in some high tech field like nanotechnology that would create stronger and lighter structural materials.

However, out of the box thinking led Ban right back into the box in his use of recycled cardboard tubes to build temporary shelters for disaster victims.

Unaffected by the trappings of materialism, Ban's mission is to serve his fellow man by using 15 Things You Didn't Know About Shigeru Ban - ArchDaily, carousel DUPO