Japanese architect Ban wins prestigious Spanish prize

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Ban is known for his innovative use of cardboard tubes in construction. This durable and environmentally-friendly material was used for Rwandan refugees in the 1990s. Ban became a consultant to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The 50,000-euro ($52,560) Concord Prize is one of eight awards.

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Japanese architect Ban wins prestigious Spanish prize

Japanese architect Shigeru Ban has won a prestigious Spanish prize for his pioneering work on designing temporary shelters for people affected by natural disasters and armed conflict

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Japanese architect Ban wins prestigious Spanish prize

Japanese architect Shigeru Ban has won a prestigious Spanish prize for his pioneering work on designing temporary shelters for people affected by natural disasters and armed conflict

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MADRID (AP) — Japanese architect Shigeru Ban has won a prestigious Spanish prize for his pioneering work on designing temporary shelters for people affected by natural disasters and armed conflict. The jury that decides the Princess of Asturias Awards gave Ban its Concord Prize on Thursday for “providing shelters that offer dignity” to those needing emergency help. Ban is known for his innovative use of cardboard tubes in construction. This dura…

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Japanese architect Ban wins prestigious Spanish prize

Japanese architect Shigeru Ban was named the winner of a prestigious Spanish prize Thursday for his pioneering work on designing temporary shelters for people affected by natural disasters and armed conflict.The jury that decides the Princess of Asturias Awards gave Ban its Concord Prize for “providing shelters that offer dignity” to those needing emergency help.

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Japanese architect Ban wins prestigious Spanish prize

Japanese architect Shigeru Ban was named the winner of a prestigious Spanish prize Thursday for his pioneering work on designing temporary shelters for people affected by natural disasters and armed conflict. The jury that decides the Princess of Asturias Awards gave Ban its Concord Prize for “providing shelters that offer…

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