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"architects don't invent anything, they just transform reality"

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Álvaro Siza Vieira is a renowned Portuguese architect known for his innovative and poetic approach to modernist design. Born on June 25, 1933, in Matosinhos, Portugal, Siza has become one of the most influential architects of his generation.

Iberê Camargo Foundation 

Iberê Camargo Foundation

Career and Achievements

Siza studied architecture at the School of Fine Arts at the University of Porto, graduating in 1955. He began his professional career working with Fernando Távora before opening his own practice in Porto in 1954. Throughout his career, Siza has demonstrated a remarkable ability to integrate his designs with their surroundings, creating a harmonious relationship between architecture and environment.Some of Siza's notable achievements include:

• Winning the Pritzker Prize in 1992, often referred to as the "Nobel Prize of architecture"

• Receiving the Royal Gold Medal from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in 2009

• Being awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 2012 Venice Architecture Biennale

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Notable Projects

Siza's portfolio spans a wide range of projects, from residential buildings to public spaces. Some of his most celebrated works include:

• Leça Swimming Pools (1958-1965) in Leça da Palmeira, Portugal
• Iberê Camargo Foundation (2008) in Porto Alegre, Brazil
• Faculty of Architecture of the University of Porto (1987-1993)
• Expo '98 Portuguese National Pavilion in Lisbon, Portugal
• Church of Santa Maria in Marco de Canaveses, Portugal (1990-1996)

Architectural Style and Philosophy

Siza's work is characterized by its:

• Sculptural quality and "poetic modernism"