Public Class Lecture at Faculty of Arts 2011
“The Relationship between Arts” was the title of the lecture by Álvaro Siza Vieira at the opening class of the Faculty of Arts of the university of Porto.
Álvaro Siza Vieira has been awarded the golden lion for lifetime achievement for the 13th international architecture exhibition at this year’s venice biennale.
Alvaro Siza Vieira, was awarded on Wednesday morning at the Museum Soares dos Reis, in Porto with the Luso-Spanish Prize for Art and Culture, delivered by Secretary of State for CultureFrancisco José Viegas and the Minister of Culture of Spain, Angeles Gonzalez-Sinde.
alvaro siza vieira doutor honoris causa sevilhaSimplicity is a virtue difficult to achieve - Siza Vieira
The architect Alvaro Siza Vieira, 1992 Pritzker Prize, which was on Monday honorary doctorate from the University of Seville, argued that simplicity is a virtue difficult to achieve and should not be confused with simplification.
The International Architects Union decided to give the Gold Medal to the known architect Siza Vieira. The candidature of Porto architect to one of the most prestigious architectural awards, was proposed ??by RIBA - Royal Institute of British Architects, announced the website of Portuguese Order of Architects, Southern Regional Chamber
“Every design,” says Siza, “is a rigorous attempt at capturing a concrete moment of a transitory image in all its nuances.
The architecture of Alvaro Siza is a joy to the senses and uplifts the spirit. Each line and curve is placed with skill and sureness.
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