Álvaro Siza Vieira

    Álvaro Siza Vieira

    June 25, 1933 (91 years old) in Matosinhos, Portugal

    Álvaro Siza Vieira, Portuguese architect and designer whose structures, ranging from swimming pools to public housing developments, were characterized by a quiet clarity of form and function, a sensitive integration into their environment, and a purposeful engagement with both cultural and architectural traditions. He was awarded the Pritzker Prize in 1992.

    Known For

    Architecture of InfinityArchitecture of Infinity
    O Labirinto da SaudadeO Labirinto da Saudade
    Having a Cigarette with Álvaro SizaHaving a Cigarette with Álvaro Siza
    O Arquitecto e a Cidade VelhaO Arquitecto e a Cidade Velha
    Alvaro Siza: Transforming RealityAlvaro Siza: Transforming Reality

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