The global renaissance in architecture has afforded Portuguese architect Alvaro Siza a wide range of opportunities to generate new and exciting architecture over recent years. These buildings and projects reflect Siza's continuing belief, in his own words, that the limits of a building can be found in the way the relations between exterior and interior are controlled'. Seventee...(展开全部)

The global renaissance in architecture has afforded Portuguese architect Alvaro Siza a wide range of opportunities to generate new and exciting architecture over recent years. These buildings and projects reflect Siza's continuing belief, in his own words, that the limits of a building can be found in the way the relations between exterior and interior are controlled'. Seventee...(展开全部)

Álvaro Joaquim de Melo Siza Vieira, GOSE, GCIH, (born 25 June 1933 in Porto-Matosinhos), who signs as Álvaro Siza Vieira (pron. IPA: ['aɫvɐɾu 'sizɐ vi'ɐiɾɐ]) and is sometimes known as Álvaro Siza, is a contemporary Portuguese architect and considered one of today's greatest living architects. As son of Júlio Siza Vieira, an engineer, and wife Cassilda de Melo, he was born in th...(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)

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.

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)