Álvaro Siza Vieira

Álvaro Siza Vieira

  • Birthday: 1933-06-25
  • Place of birth: Matosinhos, Portugal

Biography

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.

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