2003 in architecture - Definition and Overview

See also: 2002 in architecture, other events of 2003, 2004 in architecture and the architecture timeline.

Buildings

• Daniel Libeskind's design is accepted for the World Trade Center site in New York
• Demolishion of the Department of the Environment Building (completed 1971) at Marsham Street, Westminster, London. A new five story glass-faced Home Office building is being erected in its place.
• Taipei 101 becomes the tallest building in the world.

Awards

• Pritzker Prize - Jørn Utzon
• Stirling Prize - Herzog & de Meuron, Laban dance centre

Births

Deaths

• 3 March - Peter Smithson (born 1923)