Siza / Malagamba Siza, Álvaro 1933- creator architect. Malagamba, Duccio photographer. text enk 2024 monographic eng

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311 p. : ill. ; col. ; 33 cm. The renowned Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza is widely regarded as one of the most important architects of the 20th and 21st centuries. Recognized with numerous awards throughout his career, his architectural works are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, characterized by their elegant simplicity, careful attention to detail, and harmonious integration with the surrounding environment. Conceived together with acclaimed architectural photographer Duccio Malagamba, the book reflects twenty compelling global projects personally selected by Siza, with each feature accompanied by the architect's inspired hand drawings. The features are additionally illustrated by Malagamba's photography, reflecting the enduring relationship between the two men for the last three decades. Siza's work has had a significant impact on younger generations of architects, and his approach to architecture, rooted in careful observation and a deep understanding of the human experience, has influenced countless designers around the world. Born in Portugal in 1933, Siza has received much international recognition, including the Pritzker Prize, the RIBA Royal Gold Medal, and the Japanese Praemium Imperiale and his unique approach to space and volume continues to inspire contemporary designers and architects today. This book offers a unique opportunity to look at his work through his selection of 20 projects in Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Portugal, South Korea, and Spain, shown through his personal drawings and Duccio Malagamba's elegant photography 004 Foreword -- 006 Interior / Exterior: A Single Design by Alvaro Siza -- 008 White Masterpieces by Duccio Malagamba -- 010 Santa Maria Church and Parish Centre, Marco de Canaveses -- 030 Galician Centre of Contemporary Art, Santiago de Compostela -- 046 Faculty of Information Sciences, Santiago de Compostela -- 060 Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art, Porto -- 074 Zaida Building and Courtyard House, Granada -- 088 Family House, Sintra -- 104 Summer House, Majorca -- 116 Adega Mayor Winery, Campo Maior -- 130 SAAL Bouca Social Housing, Porto -- 140 Ribera Serrallo Sports Complex, Cornella de Llobregat -- 152 VMD House and Art Gallery, Oudenbourg -- 166 Municipal Library, Viana do Castelo -- 180 Ibere Camargo Foundation Museum, Porto Alegre -- 200 College of Education, Setúbal -- 216 Insel Hombroich Architecture Museum, Neuss -- 228 Amorepacific Research and Design Centre, Yongin si -- 242 Mimesis Museum, Paju Book City -- 258 Saya Park Art Pavilion, Gyeongsangbuk do -- 270 Anastasis Church, Saint Jacques dela Lande -- 284 Ocean Swimming Pools, Leca da Palmeira -- 296 Looking Backwards: Interview with Alvaro Siza by Duccio Malagamba -- 308 Project List -- 310 Index -- Álvaro Siza and Duccio Malagamba. Includes index Siza, Álvaro 1933- Architecture -- 20th century History Portugal Architecture -- 21st century History Portugal NA1333.S6 S59 2024 9781838668181 1838668187 pucpr 240611 20250317154514.0 eng