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álvaro siza vieira builds hillside chapel in portugal without electricity, heat or running water the beige-colored structure relies on natural ventilation and materials such as insulated brick, limestone and tiles to keep it cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

by sofia lekka angelopoulou

álvaro siza completes white concrete church in northwestern france the church of saint-jacques-de-la-lande is the first to be built in france's brittany region in the 21st century.

by philip stevens

construction on álvaro siza's first US building set to get underway in new york named '611 west 56th street', the tower will be over 400 feet tall (120 meters) and contain 80 residences across 35 storeys.

by philip stevens

álvaro siza elevates portugal's nadir afonso foundation to protect against flooding the art gallery has been constructed using white concrete walls, punctured with carefully positioned openings to provide natural light.

by philip stevens

alvaro siza vieira + eduardo souto de moura overhaul neighboring museums in portugal the proposal is based on the construction of new sculpture museum and renovation of the building where currently operates the MMAP.

by natasha kwok

designs by the smithsons and álvaro siza re-erected at somerset's shatwell farm still in part a working farmyard, shatwell has been the site of a series of contemporary architectural commissions.

by philip stevens

álvaro siza reconnects lisbon's chiado district with carmo terrace the scheme creates new public plazas, bringing the area into contact with the church's surroundings, and providing sweeping views from the raised platform.

by philip stevens

álvaro siza forms public auditorium in catalonia with monolithic red brick volumes designed in collaboration with local practice aresta arquitectura, the scheme is part of a major public investment in regional cultural facilities.

by philip stevens

alvaro siza restores clifftop boa nova tea house in portugal the coastal structure, which siza first completed in 1962, now serves as a restaurant with all of its original characteristics preserved.

by philip stevens

alvaro siza to construct the new gate of the alhambra the project will reconfigure access to the historical spanish site, a complex yet rational integration of built and natural form.

by philip stevens

kengo kuma and alvaro siza present installations at sensing spaces the exhibition explores the essential elements of architecture, immersing guests within a multi-sensory experience.

by philip stevens

alvaro siza restores the district of chiado in lisbon for more than a decade, the portugese architect has been leading an extensive restoration project that has seen chiado transform into a zone of thriving real estate.

by andrea chin

alvaro siza: fire station and barracks in santo tirso a choice of two simple materials and their immaculate execution and interaction create a comfortable and efficient environment for moments of relaxation and emergency.

by danny hudson

alvaro siza vieira awarded golden lion at venice biennale

portuguese architect álvaro siza vieira has been awarded the golden lion for lifetime achievement for the 13th international architecture exhibition at this year's venice biennale.

by lauren grieco

alvaro siza: novartis campus - virchow 6

virchow 6 stands as a challenge to its site and social context, creating a seemingly obedient building full of contradictions

by danny hudson

stefano giovannoni’s gold rabbit chair uses a playful silhouette $1500 by Qeeboo from Italy

exclusive circle SWINGS gold and silver rocking chair $2500 by Iwona Kosicka Design from Poland

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