El Croquis Nº 168/169: Álvaro Siza 2008-2013
Magazine
Publisher: El Croquis Nº 168/169
Architect: Álvaro Siza (1933)
Title: Álvaro Siza 2008-2013 Master Lessons / Lecciones magistrales
Publication date: 2013
Contributors: Álvaro Siza and Juan Antonio Cortés
Dimensions: 34 × 25 cm (13.39 X 9.84in.)
Pages: 376
Languages: Spanish and English
Edition: Single edition
Illustrations: Richly detailed with extensive plans, sections, models, photographs, drawings and conceptual sketches.
Notes: Hand-signed by Álvaro Siza with a dedicationAbout
The acclaimed Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza Vieira takes centre stage in this issue of El Croquis magazine, with special focus on works completed in the period 2008-2013.
In total, 26 diverse projects are detailed, from the China International Design Museum and Camilo Study Centre to wineries in Quinta do Portal and a spa in Pedra Salgadas. The issue includes a biography of the master architect along with an essay by Juan Antonio Cortés analysing eleven architectural issues in the work of Alvaro Siza.
Álvaro Siza (1933)
Álvaro Siza is a renowned Portuguese architect, widely celebrated for his poetic and minimalist approach to design. Born in 1933 in Matosinhos, Portugal, Siza's work often reflects a deep connection to the natural environment, historical contexts, and the landscapes in which his buildings are situated. His architectural style merges modernist principles with a sensitivity to the vernacular, creating spaces that feel both timeless and grounded in their surroundings. Siza's ability to blend simplicity with elegance, while emphasizing the relationship between form and function, has made him a pivotal figure in contemporary architecture.
Throughout his illustrious career, Siza has created iconic structures across the world, including the famous Leça Swimming Pools, the Boa Nova Tea House, and the Church of Santa Maria in Marco de Canaveses. His work often explores fluid, organic forms, which contrast with traditional, rigid architectural styles. His contribution to architecture has earned him numerous awards, including the prestigious Pritzker Prize in 1992. Siza's legacy is marked by a unique ability to design buildings that evoke a sense of serenity and harmony, making him one of the most respected architects of his generation.
Condition: Good overall condition (Integrity and authenticity).
Provenance: Acquired from a private collection in Portugal. Ownership: Monginho Collection
Magazine
Publisher: El Croquis Nº 168/169
Architect: Álvaro Siza (1933)
Title: Álvaro Siza 2008-2013 Master Lessons / Lecciones magistrales
Publication date: 2013
Contributors: Álvaro Siza and Juan Antonio Cortés
Dimensions: 34 × 25 cm (13.39 X 9.84in.)
Pages: 376
Languages: Spanish and English
Edition: Single edition
Illustrations: Richly detailed with extensive plans, sections, models, photographs, drawings and conceptual sketches.
Notes: Hand-signed by Álvaro Siza with a dedicationAbout
The acclaimed Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza Vieira takes centre stage in this issue of El Croquis magazine, with special focus on works completed in the period 2008-2013.
In total, 26 diverse projects are detailed, from the China International Design Museum and Camilo Study Centre to wineries in Quinta do Portal and a spa in Pedra Salgadas. The issue includes a biography of the master architect along with an essay by Juan Antonio Cortés analysing eleven architectural issues in the work of Alvaro Siza.
Álvaro Siza (1933)
Álvaro Siza is a renowned Portuguese architect, widely celebrated for his poetic and minimalist approach to design. Born in 1933 in Matosinhos, Portugal, Siza's work often reflects a deep connection to the natural environment, historical contexts, and the landscapes in which his buildings are situated. His architectural style merges modernist principles with a sensitivity to the vernacular, creating spaces that feel both timeless and grounded in their surroundings. Siza's ability to blend simplicity with elegance, while emphasizing the relationship between form and function, has made him a pivotal figure in contemporary architecture.
Throughout his illustrious career, Siza has created iconic structures across the world, including the famous Leça Swimming Pools, the Boa Nova Tea House, and the Church of Santa Maria in Marco de Canaveses. His work often explores fluid, organic forms, which contrast with traditional, rigid architectural styles. His contribution to architecture has earned him numerous awards, including the prestigious Pritzker Prize in 1992. Siza's legacy is marked by a unique ability to design buildings that evoke a sense of serenity and harmony, making him one of the most respected architects of his generation.
Condition: Good overall condition (Integrity and authenticity).
Provenance: Acquired from a private collection in Portugal. Ownership: Monginho Collection
Magazine
Publisher: El Croquis Nº 168/169
Architect: Álvaro Siza (1933)
Title: Álvaro Siza 2008-2013 Master Lessons / Lecciones magistrales
Publication date: 2013
Contributors: Álvaro Siza and Juan Antonio Cortés
Dimensions: 34 × 25 cm (13.39 X 9.84in.)
Pages: 376
Languages: Spanish and English
Edition: Single edition
Illustrations: Richly detailed with extensive plans, sections, models, photographs, drawings and conceptual sketches.
Notes: Hand-signed by Álvaro Siza with a dedicationAbout
The acclaimed Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza Vieira takes centre stage in this issue of El Croquis magazine, with special focus on works completed in the period 2008-2013.
In total, 26 diverse projects are detailed, from the China International Design Museum and Camilo Study Centre to wineries in Quinta do Portal and a spa in Pedra Salgadas. The issue includes a biography of the master architect along with an essay by Juan Antonio Cortés analysing eleven architectural issues in the work of Alvaro Siza.
Álvaro Siza (1933)
Álvaro Siza is a renowned Portuguese architect, widely celebrated for his poetic and minimalist approach to design. Born in 1933 in Matosinhos, Portugal, Siza's work often reflects a deep connection to the natural environment, historical contexts, and the landscapes in which his buildings are situated. His architectural style merges modernist principles with a sensitivity to the vernacular, creating spaces that feel both timeless and grounded in their surroundings. Siza's ability to blend simplicity with elegance, while emphasizing the relationship between form and function, has made him a pivotal figure in contemporary architecture.
Throughout his illustrious career, Siza has created iconic structures across the world, including the famous Leça Swimming Pools, the Boa Nova Tea House, and the Church of Santa Maria in Marco de Canaveses. His work often explores fluid, organic forms, which contrast with traditional, rigid architectural styles. His contribution to architecture has earned him numerous awards, including the prestigious Pritzker Prize in 1992. Siza's legacy is marked by a unique ability to design buildings that evoke a sense of serenity and harmony, making him one of the most respected architects of his generation.
Condition: Good overall condition (Integrity and authenticity).
Provenance: Acquired from a private collection in Portugal. Ownership: Monginho Collection