A pictorial journey through seven great works by David Chipperfield

An architect David Chipperfield rose this tuesday s Pritzker Prize 2023, known as the Nobel Prize for Architecture. This British man who has been in love with Galicia for three decades has a house in Corrubedo and one of his studios in Santiago. In their youth, they trained under Richard Rogers and Norman Foster, and their works left their mark all over the world.

amorepacific

His goal in Seoul, South Korea, was to create a building “with a distinct identity.” This construction is a series of Amorepacifica, a cosmetic company located in the center of the city. The challenge was to maintain the essence in the same place where the company was located in 1956. Based on the volume, the spaces are sized around the central terrace. Three large openings connect the interior with the exterior. Several openings in the style of gardens in the air.

Barcelona’s City of Justice

This work from 2008 is one of the architect’s major projects. It is an area of ​​more than 300,000 square meters between Barcelona and L’Hospitalet de Llobregat. In this authentic city, Chipperfield created a common thread for 17 buildings that were scattered throughout the city. The blocks are prismatic and connected by a square.

The Hepworth Gallery, Wakefield

This 2003 project, the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield, is one of his most memorable works. This creation referred to the new location of this city’s art gallery, located in the meander of the River Calder. The structure consists of trapezoidal blocks similar in size to the industrial buildings that surround it. A work with a strong emphasis on water, visible from all angles.

New Museum, Berlin

In 1997, David Chipperfield managed to get hold of the reconstruction project of this building, which was built between 1841 and 1859 by the architect Friedrich August Stüler. The new museum was considered the most important Prussian building of that time. Conservation prevailed in this intervention. In other words, minimal intervention on the ruins.

Veles e Vents, Valencia

Veles e Vents was built as one of the main parts of the Copa América 2007. Composed of large terraces, the building was erected in just 11 months. And that was one of the essential elements for holding the regatta. This work became the central axis of the reorganization of the Port of Valencia.

BBC Headquarters, Scotland

Located in Glasgow, this property contains all the facilities a company needs: television, radio, digital studios or offices. It was designed with the idea of ​​connecting space and activities. It is located in an isolated location on the banks of the River Clyde.

Holiday home, Corrubedo

It is the architect’s house, his big summer resort. Located in Corrubedo, this property sits on the edge of the sea, with natural rock acting as its foundation. It stands out for its large window and the level at which it is integrated with the neighboring buildings. The main rooms of the house face the Atlantic.