Smiljan Radić Clarke

Smiljan Radić Clarke
Radić in 2019
Born (1965-06-21) 21 June 1965
Santiago, Chile
Alma materPontifical Catholic University of Chile
OccupationArchitect
Years active1989–present
Notable work

Smiljan Radić Clarke[a] (born 21 June 1965) is a Chilean architect. His work includes residential buildings, cultural institutions, and temporary installations. In 2026 he was awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize.[1]

Early life and education

Radić was born on 21 June 1965 in Santiago to Smiljan Radic Piraíno and Cora Clarke Ramírez.[2] His paternal grandfather emigrated to Chile from the island of Brač, in present-day Croatia, in 1919,[3] and his maternal family has origins in the United Kingdom.[1][4]

He studied architecture at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, graduating in 1989.[5][6] After completing his degree, he studied history at the Istituto Universitario di Architettura di Venezia in Venice, Italy, and traveled in Europe.[1]

Career

Radić founded his architectural practice in Santiago in 1995.[4] The studio has remained small but has produced numerous projects both in Chile and internationally. During his university studies he met the sculptor Marcela Correa, whom he later married.[1] The two have collaborated on several projects, including Casa Chica (Vilches, Chile, 1997), a small house constructed in the Andes of Central Chile.[1]

Radić's early projects included residential buildings in Chile, such as Copper House 2 (Talca, 2004–2005)[7] and Pite House (Papudo, 2003–2005).[8] His later work includes cultural and public buildings, installations, and temporary structures. For example, he designed the 2014 edition of the annual Serpentine Gallery Pavilion in London. The structure consisted of a translucent fiberglass shell supported by large quarry stones.[9] In 2017 Radić established the Fundación de Arquitectura Frágil in Santiago, which organizes exhibitions and research activities related to experimental architecture.[1] Other completed projects include the Regional Theater of Bío-Bío in Concepción, Chile (2018) and NAVE, a performing arts center in Santiago.[4]

In March 2026 he received the Pritzker Architecture Prize.[1][10]

Architectural approach

Radić's work frequently combines materials such as concrete, stone, timber, glass, and fiberglass. His projects often emphasize relationships between buildings and their surrounding landscapes and environmental conditions.[4]

His designs have been associated with experimentation in construction methods, material expression, and small-scale architectural interventions.[4]

Selected works

  • Casa Chica, Vilches, Chile (1997)[1]
  • Copper House 2, Talca, Chile (2004–2005)[11]
  • Pite House, Papudo, Chile (2003–2005)[12]
  • Mestizo Restaurant, Santiago, Chile (2005–2007)[10]
  • House for the Poem of the Right Angle, Vilches, Chile (2010–2012)[10]
  • Bus Stop Krumbach, Austria (2014)[10]
  • Serpentine Gallery Pavilion, London (2014)[10]
  • VIK Winery, Millahue, Chile (2014)[10]
  • Teatro Regional del Biobío, Concepción, Chile (2018)[10]
  • Pavilion for the Chile Architecture Biennial (2023)[10]
  • Serpentine Gallery Pavilion
  • VIK Winery
  • VIK Winery, reflective pool
  • VIK Winery, interior

Awards and accolades

Notes

  1. ^ In this Chilean name, the first or paternal surname is Radić and the second or maternal family name is Clarke.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Smiljan Radić Clarke". Pritzker Architecture Prize. Archived from the original on 12 March 2026. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  2. ^ "Chilean Architect Smiljan Radić Wins 2026 Pritzker Prize, Architecture's Highest Honor". El Ciudadano. 13 March 2026. Archived from the original on 15 March 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  3. ^ Radic, Smiljan (1 January 2009). "Smiljan Radic by José Castillo". BOMB. Archived from the original on 15 March 2026. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  4. ^ a b c d e Dogan, Reyyan (12 March 2026). "Who Is Smiljan Radić Clarke? 10 Things to Know About the 2026 Pritzker Architecture Laureate". ArchDaily. Archived from the original on 13 March 2026. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  5. ^ "Smiljan Radic" (PDF). El Croquis (167). 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 July 2013. Alternate Link (Archived Link added on 18 March 2026)
  6. ^ "Smiljan Radić" (PDF). El Croquis (232). 2025. Archived (PDF) from the original on 18 March 2026. Retrieved 18 March 2026. Alternate Link
  7. ^ "Copper House 2 / Smiljan Radic". ArchDaily. 16 January 2009. Archived from the original on 21 November 2025. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  8. ^ "Pritzker-Preis 2026: Chilenische Architekt Smiljan Radić Clarke ausgezeichnet". Der Spiegel (in German). 12 March 2026. Archived from the original on 12 March 2026. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  9. ^ Wainwright, Oliver (12 March 2014). "Chilean architect Smiljan Radic to design 2014 Serpentine pavilion". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 1 November 2016. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h i Pogrebin, Robin (12 March 2026). "A Chilean Master of Modest Design Wins Architecture's Top Prize". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 13 March 2026. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
  11. ^ "Copper House 2". Jan Kratochvíl. Archived from the original on 15 March 2026. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  12. ^ "Chilene Radic erhält renommierten Pritzker-Architekturpreis". Monopol (in German). 12 March 2026. Archived from the original on 15 March 2026. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  13. ^ Stathaki, Ellie (12 March 2026). "Smiljan Radić Clarke wins the 2026 Pritzker Architecture Prize". Wallpaper*. Archived from the original on 12 March 2026. Retrieved 13 March 2026.

Further reading

  • Media related to Smiljan Radic at Wikimedia Commons
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