Shigeru Ban awarded 2025 American Prize for Architecture for commitment to humanitarianism

Shigeru Ban has been awarded the 2025 American Prize for Architecture by The Chicago Atheneum. The honor comes in the same week that Ban was awarded the 2026 AIA Gold Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the institute. 

Ban was awarded the 2025 American Prize for Architecture at the American Architecture Awards in Chicago. Running for over 30 years, the award recognizes architects who “bring new directions and humanist ideals to American architecture.” The award is unique in its aim to award architects with a presence in the United States who are shaping modern American design. The Chicago Atheneum described Ban as an architect who should be "rightly honored and truly emulated by all who believe in humanitarian causes,” adding:

“The 2025 Laureate reflects this spirit of The American Prize for Architecture to the fullest as it recognizes living architects for excellence in built work and who make a significant and consistent contribution to humanity.”