The award is an initiative funded by Jay Pritzker through the Hyatt Foundation, an organization associated with the hotel company of the same name that Jay founded with his brother Donald in 1957.

The Chinese architect was recognized by the jury for his ability to draw on every site’s unique heritage and challenges.

PARIS (WCIA) — On Thursday, Governor JB Pritzker accepted an award in France on behalf of Illinois. Pritzker joined the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Mind the Bridge and economic ...