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Alberto Campo Baeza is a renowned Spanish architect born in Valladolid in 1946. He is known for his minimalist architectural style, focusing on light and simplicity. A professor at the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid (1986-2017), he has designed notable works such as the Casa del Infinito in Cádiz, the Caja Granada Savings Bank, and the Museum of Memory of Andalucía. Campo Baeza has received numerous awards, including the Gold Medal of Spanish Architecture (2020) and the RIBA International Fellowship (2014). His works have been widely exhibited globally, showcasing his commitment to the interplay of light, space, and form.

Laurie Baker (1917–2007) was a British-born Indian architect known for pioneering sustainable and cost-effective architecture. Influenced by Mahatma Gandhi, he emphasized using local materials, energy efficiency, and simple designs that blend with their environment. Settling in Kerala, India, Baker became a citizen in 1988 and led many projects promoting low-cost housing through the Centre of Science and Technology for Rural Development (COSTFORD). His architectural style, known for jali walls and minimalistic aesthetics, earned him the nickname "Gandhi of Architecture."

Shigeru Ban, born on August 5, 1957, in Tokyo, is a Japanese architect known for his innovative use of materials like recycled cardboard tubes for disaster relief structures. A pioneer in sustainable architecture, he has designed both temporary and permanent structures worldwide. Ban won the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2014 for his humanitarian efforts and creative architectural solutions, such as the Cardboard Cathedral in Christchurch and the Centre Pompidou-Metz in France. His work emphasizes sustainability, minimalism, and blending traditional and modern architectural concepts.

Luis Barragán (1902–1988) was a renowned Mexican architect and engineer known for his unique blend of modernism and traditional Mexican elements. Born in Guadalajara, he initially trained as an engineer but developed his architectural style after extensive travel in Europe, where he was influenced by Le Corbusier and North African architecture. Barragán is famous for creating serene, colorful, and poetic spaces, often incorporating water features and gardens. His notable works include Casa Barragán, the Chapel of the Capuchinas, and the Torres de Satélite. He won the Pritzker Prize in 1980, and his house and studio are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Geoffrey Bawa (1919–2003) was a prominent Sri Lankan architect and a pioneer of Tropical Modernism, a style that blends local context with modernist principles. Originally trained as a lawyer, he shifted to architecture in his late thirties and became one of Asia's most influential architects. His notable works include the Sri Lankan Parliament Building and the Kandalama Hotel, which emphasize harmony with natural surroundings. Bawa's innovative designs transformed modern architecture in tropical environments, making use of traditional elements adapted to contemporary needs. He was awarded the Aga Khan Special Chairman's Award for Architecture in 2001.

Adolf Behne (1885–1948) was a German art historian, architectural critic, and advocate for modern architecture. A leader of the Avant-Garde during the Weimar Republic, he promoted Expressionism and coined "Expressionist architecture" in 1913. He was active in groups like Deutscher Werkbund and Arbeitsrat für Kunst, supporting a closer relationship between art and architecture. Banned from teaching by the Nazis in 1933, he later taught at the National University for Fine Arts in Berlin. His work included theoretical writings rather than executed projects​.

Peter Behrens (1868–1940) was a pioneering German architect, designer, and key figure in modernist architecture and industrial design. As an artistic consultant for AEG, he revolutionized corporate design by integrating architecture, graphic design, and product design, famously creating the AEG Turbine Hall in Berlin (1909). A founding member of the German Werkbund, he influenced the development of modern architecture and mentored notable figures such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier, and Walter Gropius. Behrens also headed the architecture school at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna from 1922 to 1936​.

Hendrik Petrus Berlage (1856–1934) was a Dutch architect and urban planner considered the father of modern architecture in the Netherlands. He studied at ETH Zurich and was influenced by Neo-Romanesque styles and American architects like Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright. His most famous work, the Beurs van Berlage (Amsterdam Stock Exchange), is notable for its honest use of materials and structural elements. Berlage's designs and city planning projects, such as Plan Zuid in Amsterdam, greatly impacted Dutch architecture, bridging the gap between traditionalism and modernism.

Louise Blanchard Bethune (1856–1913) was the first professional woman architect in the United States. Born in Waterloo, New York, she started her career in Buffalo, where she founded her own firm in 1881, later becoming Bethune, Bethune & Fuchs. Bethune was a strong advocate for women's rights in architecture, rejecting lower-paying residential projects to focus on larger, commercial designs. Her most notable work is the Hotel Lafayette in Buffalo, a Renaissance Revival structure completed in 1904. Bethune also pushed for equal pay for women architects and was an early member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Tatiana Bilbao, born in 1972 in Mexico City, is a prominent Mexican architect known for her innovative designs that merge geometry with nature and focus on social and sustainable architecture. She founded Tatiana Bilbao Estudio in 2004, emphasizing collaboration and social impact. Her notable projects include the Culiacán Botanical Garden in Mexico, a sustainable housing prototype, and the Biotechnological Center for a Tech Institution. Bilbao's work often addresses social housing challenges, and she has won multiple awards, such as the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture in 2014 and the Marcus Prize in 2019​.

Lina Bo Bardi (1914–1992) was an Italian-born Brazilian architect, designer, and artist known for merging Modernism with Brazilian cultural elements. She moved to Brazil in 1946 and co-founded the influential magazine Habitat. Her notable works include the São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP), known for its bold suspended design, the SESC Pompéia cultural center, and her iconic Glass House (Casa de Vidro). Bo Bardi's work emphasized social integration, local materials, and sustainable design, making her a key figure in modern architecture and design in Brazil​.

Stefano Boeri (born November 25, 1956) is an Italian architect and urban planner known for his innovative and sustainable designs. He is the founder of Stefano Boeri Architetti, with offices in Milan, Shanghai, and Tirana. Boeri is most famous for the Vertical Forest in Milan, a pair of residential towers that incorporate over 20,000 plants, promoting urban reforestation. He also focuses on projects like the Villa Méditerranée in Marseille and has held prominent roles in academic and cultural institutions, including the Milan Triennale​.

Ricardo Bofill (1939–2022) was a renowned Spanish architect from Barcelona, known for his innovative and postmodern designs. He founded Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura (RBTA) in 1963, merging architecture with urban design. His notable works include La Muralla Roja, Walden 7, Les Espaces d'Abraxas, and the Antigone district in Montpellier. Bofill’s work is characterized by his use of classical elements and modernist geometries. Over his career, he completed numerous projects globally, influencing contemporary architecture through his unique blend of traditional and avant-garde styles.

Gottfried Böhm (1920–2021) was a renowned German architect and sculptor, celebrated for his unique sculptural buildings that combined concrete, steel, and glass. He was the first German architect to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1986. Böhm's work spans churches, museums, civic centers, and residential buildings, blending expressionist and post-Bauhaus styles. Known for creating "connections" between past and future, his notable works include the Pilgrimage Church in Neviges and Bensberg City Hall. Böhm also taught at RWTH Aachen and collaborated with his family in his later years.

Marcel Breuer (1902–1981) was a Hungarian-born architect and furniture designer, a key figure in the International Style. Educated at the Bauhaus, he innovated with tubular steel furniture like the Wassily and Cesca chairs. Moving to the U.S. in 1937, he partnered with Walter Gropius and later designed iconic buildings such as the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York and UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. His work spans from modernist homes to large public buildings, blending new materials and industrial techniques with functional design principles​.

Denise Scott Brown, born in 1931 in Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia), is a pioneering architect, urban planner, and educator. She studied architecture across three continents and later became a principal at Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates. Alongside her husband, Robert Venturi, she co-authored the influential book Learning from Las Vegas, which challenged modernist architecture and introduced the concepts of the "Duck" and "Decorated Shed." Despite her significant contributions, Scott Brown was controversially excluded from the 1991 Pritzker Prize awarded to Venturi. Her work continues to influence architecture and urban planning globally.

Gordon Bunshaft (1909–1990) was an American architect renowned for his work with the firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), where he worked for over 40 years. He was a key figure in modernist architecture, designing iconic buildings such as the Lever House in New York, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Yale University, and the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C. Bunshaft received the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1988. His work is characterized by its clean lines and use of glass and steel, reflecting the International Style's influence on corporate architecture in the United States.