Every three years at its World Congress, the International Union of Architects awards its Gold Medal to a living architect who has made outstanding achievements in the field of architecture. This honor recognizes the recipient’s lifetime of distinguished practice, contribution to the enrichment of mankind, and the promotion of the art of architecture. www.uia-architectes.org
| Year | Architect |
|---|---|
| 1984 | Hassan Fathy (Egypt) |
| 1987 | Reima Pietila (Finland) |
| 1990 | Charles Correa (India) |
| 1993 | Fumihiko Maki (Japan) |
| 1996 | Rafael Moneo (Spain) |
| 1999 | Ricardo Legorreta (Mexico) |
| 2002 | Renzo Piano (Italy) |
| 2005 | Tadao Ando (Japan) |
| 2008 | Teodoro González de León (Mexico) |
| 2011 | Alvaro Siza (Portugal) |
Source: International Union of Architects