RCR Arquitectes facts for kids
The Sant Antoni - Joan Oliver Library in Barcelona, a public library designed by RCR Arquitectes.
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| Founders | Rafael Aranda, Carme Pigem, Ramon Vilalta |
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RCR Arquitectes is a famous Spanish architecture firm. An architecture firm is a company that designs buildings and spaces. This one was started by three friends: Rafael Aranda, Carme Pigem, and Ramon Vilalta.
In 2017, this talented team won the Pritzker Prize, which is like the Nobel Prize for architects. It is one of the most important awards a designer can receive. Even though they had won other awards before, the Pritzker Prize made them famous all over the world.
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The Story of RCR Arquitectes
The three founders started their company in 1988 in their hometown of Olot, a city in the Catalonia region of Spain. Working together, they created a unique style that connects their buildings with nature.
What Makes Their Buildings Special?
RCR Arquitectes is known for creating buildings that feel like a part of the landscape. They often use simple, strong materials to make their designs stand out.
A Unique Building Material
One of their favorite materials is weathering steel, also known as Corten steel. This is a special type of steel that is designed to look rusty. The rust actually forms a protective layer that stops the steel from rusting any further. This gives their buildings a unique reddish-brown color that changes over time and blends in with natural surroundings like trees and soil.
Famous Projects by RCR
RCR Arquitectes has designed many amazing buildings. Here are a few of their most well-known creations.
Soulages Museum
In 2007, the team won a competition to design the Musée Soulages (Soulages Museum) in Rodez, France. The museum is made of large boxes of weathering steel. It was built to honor the work of the French painter Pierre Soulages.
De Krook Library
RCR Arquitectes helped design De Krook, a public library and media center in Ghent, Belgium. Opened in 2017, this modern building looks like a stack of giant metal plates. It serves as a busy hub for learning and community events.
Celler Peralada Winery
This building is a winery in Spain where wine is made. It was the first winery in all of Europe to get a special gold LEED certificate. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. This award means the building was designed to be very energy-efficient and good for the environment.
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In Spanish: RCR Arquitectes para niños
