Martha Thorne, former director of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, will be in Colombia

April 30, 2026

TL;DR

Martha Thorne, former director of the Pritzker Prize, will participate in the 4th Camacol Verde Congress in Medellín on May 14-15.
She advocates for architecture to reclaim its social dimension and integrate environmental responsibility, social inclusion, and territorial commitment.
Thorne has previously visited Colombia, participating in a congress in Barranquilla focusing on architecture, gender, and sustainability.
Her conference, 'Sustainability with Different Eyes: Lessons from the Pritzker and other benchmarks for transforming cities and housing', will offer a global perspective on urban and architectural decisions.
The construction sector in Colombia faces challenges in reducing emissions, optimizing processes, and improving urban habitability, making Thorne's insights pertinent.

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