I. M. pei awarded the royal gold medal for architecture

chinese born american architect I.M. pei who is best known in europe for his transformation of the louvre in paris, was yesterday named as the recipient of one of the world’s most prestigious architecture prizes, the royal gold medal. given in recognition of a lifetime’s work, the royal gold medal is approved personally by her majesty the queen and is given to a person or group of people who have had a significant influence ‘either directly or indirectly on the advancement of architecture’.

the 92 year old who founded pei cobb freed and partners more than 50 years ago, continues to work as a consultant, although he retired from full time practice in 1990. he has completed over 170 architects and more than 50 master plans. in recent years he has completed major museum projects in  luxembourg, china and qatar. I. M. pei will be presented with the royal gold medal on 11 february 2010 (TBC) at a ceremony at the royal institute of british architects in london.

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