This richly illustrated book examines the houses designed by Alvaro Siza, one of the masters of contemporary architecture. The 28 villas represent an important aspect of Siza's career, where his distinctive ideas on home design translate into a wider conversation on living today and modern architecture. Each construction is narrated by Alvaro Siza through his short poetic writ...(展开全部)

This richly illustrated book examines the houses designed by Alvaro Siza, one of the masters of contemporary architecture. The 28 villas represent an important aspect of Siza's career, where his distinctive ideas on home design translate into a wider conversation on living today and modern architecture. Each construction is narrated by Alvaro Siza through his short poetic writ...(展开全部)

Review "...clearly translated and competently translated." -- Architectural Science Review ...clearly translated and competently translated. –Architectural Science Review The book offers real understanding, the design contex for projects is well covered, and in some cases with passion. I learnt and enjoyed. –Urban Design --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edit...(展开全部)

The essential survey on Pritzker Prize-winning architect Alvaro Siza’s restless creativity, in 30 projects over the past 60 years Once, on the inner flap of one of his sketchbooks, Pritzker Prize-winning Portuguese architect and educator Alvaro Siza (born 1933) described himself and his work with self-deprecating disavowal. Rather than identifying his discipline as architecture...(展开全部)

Product Description Studio Paperback monographs on the outstanding architects of the 20th century-concise and informative overviews of their complete works written and edited by noted authors. Each volume contains biographical details and a work chronology.

Product Description Studio Paperback monographs on the outstanding architects of the 20th century-concise and informative overviews of their complete works written and edited by noted authors. Each volume contains biographical details and a work chronology.