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Architects: Adriano Pimenta
- Area: 31215 ft²
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: Saint-Gobain, Archvaladares, Boavista Windows, Landlab, Secil Portugal, +1
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DPV Residential Building / Adriano Pimenta
House in Rua Direita de Francos / WeStudio + MADE Office
House with Many Faces / fala
Um cenário de cor na nova Ala Pediátrica do Hospital de São João do Porto / ARG Studio
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Architects: ARG Studio
- Area: 350 m²
- Year: 2022
The Multiple Facets of the Architect: Exploring the Works of Álvaro Siza Vieira
When it comes to contemporary Portuguese architecture, the initial association often leans towards tradition. The historical significance of the program, the importance of typologies for the locals, and the construction methods all play a role. These associations are not unfounded, but they are not limiting either. In this context, Portugal boasts a prominent figure who exemplifies this balance: Álvaro Siza Vieira.
Siza is the foremost representative of Portuguese architecture. There are many reasons for this distinction. It is not only because he was the first Portuguese architect to receive a Pritzker Prize in 1992 or for the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale in 2012. It is not solely due to his extensive and prolific career. Above all, his unique and simultaneously universal approach to architecture sets him apart. His involvement on national and international fronts highlights a characteristic likely intrinsic to his nature: the ability to embody many facets within a singular entity, just like his compatriot Fernando Pessoa.
Ground Floor House - Serralves / oitoo
Boavista House / Topos Atelier de Arquitectura
ICON Douro Building / Luís Pedro Silva, arquitecto Lda
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Architects: Luís Pedro Silva, arquitecto Lda
- Area: 13762 m²
- Year: 2022
Fontinha House / Carlos Castanheira
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Architects: Carlos Castanheira
- Area: 286 m²
- Year: 2022
Marlim D. João IV Building / Atelier d'Arquitectura Lopes da Costa
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Architects: Atelier d'Arquitectura Lopes da Costa
- Area: 853 m²
- Year: 2023
São Victor House / COMBO Architects Studio
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Architects: COMBO Architects Studio
- Area: 1560 ft²
- Year: 2022
Former Louvre Hotel / Diana Barros Arquitectura
House With Glass Walls / fala
Public Library in Baião / Traço Alternativo Arquitectos Associados
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Architects: Traço Alternativo Arquitectos Associados
- Area: 11464 ft²
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Saint-Gobain, Cortizo, ITCOM
RDG House / Alexandre Loureiro Architecture Studio
Nevogilde House / Anarchlab, Architecture Laboratory
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Architects: Anarchlab, Architecture Laboratory
- Area: 421 m²
- Year: 2020
Vilarinha House / A2OFFICE
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Architects: A2OFFICE
- Area: 296 m²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: Neolith, Dow Building Solutions, LOVE Tiles, ARTEBEL, Amop, +18