Álvaro Siza Vieira

Álvaro Siza Vieira

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Acting
Born
June 25, 1933 (age 93)
Birthplace
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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