Álvaro Siza Vieira

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Born on June 25, 1933 (91 years old)

From Matosinhos, Portugal

Known for Acting

Biography

Álvaro Siza Vieira, Portuguese architect and designer whose structures, ranging from swimming pools to public housing developments, were characterized by a quiet clarity of form and function, a sensitive integration into their environment, and a purposeful engagement with both cultural and architectural traditions. He was awarded the Pritzker Prize in 1992.