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

Having a Cigarette with Álvaro Siza Having a Cigarette with Álvaro Siza
O Arquitecto e a Cidade Velha O Arquitecto e a Cidade Velha
O Labirinto da Saudade O Labirinto da Saudade
Architecture of Infinity Architecture of Infinity
As Operações Saal As Operações Saal

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