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Detailed explanation-1: -The RIBA is delighted to announce that Balkrishna Doshi has been formally presented with the 2022 Royal Gold Medal for Architecture by RIBA President, Simon Allford on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen.

Detailed explanation-2: -Royal Gold Medal 2022 recipient: Balkrishna Doshi Given in recognition of a lifetime’s work, the Royal Gold Medal is approved personally by the Monarch and is given to a person or group of people who have had a significant influence on the advancement of architecture.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) announced Indian architect, Balkrishna Doshi, as the recipient of the Royal Gold Medal 2022. Among one of the world’s highest honours for architecture, the medal is approved by Her Majesty The Queen.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ahmedabad-based Balkrishna Doshi will receive the Royal Gold Medal 2022 by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the world’s highest honour for architecture. At 94, Doshi is being recognised for his career spanning seven decades, with over 100 built projects, across India.

Detailed explanation-5: -6, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) named I.M. Pei as the recipient of its Royal Gold Medal, which is awarded for lifetime achievement in architecture.