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This article continues our series exploring past Pritzker Prize winners throughout the years.

Hans Hollein received the Pritzker Prize in 1985. He was an architect and an artist, as well as a teacher, author, and designer of furniture and silverware. His projects ran from a candle shop only twelve feet wide to a major museum, and each got the same wit and attention. Few architects have made buildings so easy to enjoy.

A cozy guest retreat matches deep blue-green walls with a stunning vintage burl wood bed frame.

A pastel-toned mural wraps the conservatory's walls with loosely-drawn figures, transforming the dining and lounge area into an informal gallery.

Painted cabinetry in warm ivory is punctuated by turquoise window frames, open shelving, a substantial timber island, and an exposed oak flooring, bringing warmth and visual depth to the kitchen's understated material palette.

Soft pink plasterwork and a broad architectural arch frame the bed, while a seating area and timber writing desk make use of the room's tall sash windows and natural light.

A brass-framed shower and classic claw-footed base bring vintage character to the primary bathroom, complemented by peach-pink walls, stone wainscoting and original-style architectural detailing.

Classical detailing and theatrical color converge around the original fireplace, bringing painterly movement and a sense of staged grandeur to the room's traditional architectural framework.

A sweeping hand-painted mural envelops the parlor, setting an expressive Renaissance- and Baroque-inspired backdrop while preserved moldings anchor the composition in the townhouse's historic fabric.

Completed in 2024, Studio Shamshiri reimagined an 1866 West Village townhouse as an exuberant, art-filled residence, pairing restored period detailing with expressive murals, sculptural furnishings and a richly layered palette. 

The 1,000-seat third auditorium adapts its stage and seating to experimental and conventional productions alike, and offers panoramic views toward the surrounding park and rooftop.