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American Wins Architecture's Highest Award

NPR | By Edward Lifson

Published March 21, 2005 at 12:00 AM EST

Thomas Mayne is the first American to win the Pritzker Prize in 14 years. Taipei, Madrid and cities in New York and California have embraced his bold style.

Edward Lifson

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