Rafael
Moneo

Rafael Moneo (born 1937) is a Spanish architect renowned for his context-driven, modernist designs that blend tradition with contemporary form. Winner of the Pritzker Prize (1996), his major works include the National Museum of Roman Art in Mérida, the Kursaal Congress Centre in San Sebastián, and the Los Angeles Cathedral. Moneo emphasizes materiality, spatial clarity, and historical continuity, integrating architecture seamlessly into its surroundings. As an educator and theorist, he has influenced generations of architects, particularly through his tenure at Harvard GSD. His legacy lies in his thoughtful, timeless contributions to both European and global architecture.