alvaro siza with photographs by duccio malagamba.
archipockets / edited by aurora cuito - the fresh new series that puts the masters of architecture in your pocket, briefcase or backpack.
each volume in this eminently affordable series highlights the work of a renowned architect. packed with dazzling four-color photographs of exteriors and interiors, detailed plans, generous layouts and brief, comprehensive texts, these books are both authoritative and attractive, while their convenient size makes them great travel companions. an easy reference for work, school, or play, these colorful introductions to architectural wonders will fill your head with inspiration - without emptying your wallet.
alvaro siza (1993) studied at the school of architecture of the university of oporto.
he embarked on his professional career with the boa nova restaurant (leca de palmeira, 1963). in this inital phase, his works combined modern typology with the vernacular tradition. nonetheless, he constantly returns to clear volumes, like the great white paralellepiped of avelino duarte house (ovar, 1985), which brings together all his earlier experience oh housing typologies, including his major intervention in this area quinta da malagueira (evora, 1977).
4-color printing, 150 full-color photos, 60 b/w plans and details, text in english, german, italian and french.
dimensions : 6.5"w x 8"h : 80 pages : hardcover with jacket
Delivery Time:
1-2 weeks (Quick! Overnight if Needed)
