In light of the announcement that Liu Jiakun has been awarded this year's Pritzker Architecture Prize, we present a selection of 11 notable projects from the architect's extensive career spanning four decades.

Liu, the founder of Jiakun Architects, has been recognized today as the 54th recipient of this esteemed architecture award for his designs that "honor the daily experiences of individuals."

Exclusively focused on projects within China, Liu is renowned for his urban developments, which encompass a diverse array of academic and cultural institutions, civic spaces, commercial structures, and urban environments.

Liu's designs do not adhere to a specific architectural style; however, a recurring theme in his work is the aspiration to enhance public spaces in densely populated urban environments.

This is illustrated by Liu's most significant completed project, West Village, which occupies an entire block in Chengdu and integrates cultural, recreational, and office facilities within a five-storey building arranged around a central courtyard.

Additionally, the Department of Sculpture at the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute serves as another example, showcasing upper levels that extend outward to optimize the use of available floor area.

Liu has been honored as the recipient of the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize, as determined by a jury chaired by Alejandro Aravena, a Chilean architect and laureate of the 2016 award.

"While cities often compartmentalize various functions, Liu Jiakun adopts a contrasting methodology, maintaining a subtle equilibrium that harmonizes all aspects of urban life," stated Aravena.

"In a world that frequently generates monotonous peripheries, he has discovered a means to create environments that serve as buildings, infrastructure, landscapes, and public spaces simultaneously."

Continue reading to explore 11 significant projects by the architect.\

Luyeyuan Stone Sculpture Art Museum, China, 2002

The museum, situated within a bamboo forest in Chengdu, features exposed concrete walls that serve as a striking backdrop for the displayed stone artifacts. 

Designed by Liu and completed in 2002, the Luyeyuan Stone Sculpture Art Museum incorporates expansive openings that reduce the reliance on artificial lighting throughout the structure.