Editing Denise Scott Brown (section)

== Pritzker Controversy ==

The 1991 Pritzker Prize awarded to Robert Venturi alone sparked controversy that highlighted gender discrimination in architectural recognition. Scott Brown's contributions to the firm's theoretical work and built projects were well documented, yet the prize committee recognized only Venturi. The decision reflected broader patterns in which women architects' contributions were attributed to male partners or ignored entirely. Scott Brown's subsequent advocacy for recognition—including a 2013 petition signed by thousands requesting retroactive inclusion—brought attention to systemic inequities in architectural culture.<ref name="brownlee"/>

The controversy transformed understanding of how architectural credit is assigned and raised questions about prizes throughout the profession. While the Pritzker organization declined to retroactively add Scott Brown, the publicity ensured that her contributions could no longer be overlooked. Subsequent prize decisions across architecture showed greater attention to collaborative practices and women's contributions. Scott Brown's willingness to advocate publicly for recognition opened conversation that continues to reshape professional culture.<ref name="stierli"/>