Álvaro Siza

Hardback book titled Álvaro Siza by Philip Jodidio. Published by Taschen in 1999. First edition, 175 pages.

“This volume surveys the work of Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza, celebrated for his poetic modernism and rooted sensitivity to place. Winner of the Pritzker Prize and the Mies van der Rohe Prize, Siza is known for his elegant, restrained buildings that harmonize with their surroundings—from coastal pools to urban reconstruction projects. Through photographs, plans, and critical essays, the book traces his evolution from early projects in Matosinhos to acclaimed works in Lisbon and beyond. Jodidio’s insightful text frames Siza as both a deeply local and internationally revered figure, capturing the quiet power and humanism that define his architecture.”