- Hardcover: 210 pages
- Publisher: Skira (Mar 8 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 8884914191
- ISBN-13: 978-8884914194
- Product Dimensions: 24.9 x 2 x 28.7 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.6 Kg
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- #6 in Books > Arts & Photography > Architecture > Architects, A-Z > Siza, Alvaro
- #6 in Books > Professional & Technical > Architecture > Architects, A-Z > Siza, Alvaro
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This richly illustrated book examines the houses designed by Alvaro Siza, one of the masters of contemporary architecture. The 28 villas represent an important aspect of Siza's career, where his distinctive ideas on home design translate into a wider conversation on living today and modern architecture.
Each construction is narrated by Alvaro Siza through his short poetic writings, a technical description, and a series of sketches. Also included are accounts written by Siza's clients, which bear witness to the complex dialogue behind the design of each house. The volume also features two visual essays based on a selection of drawings by Siza and impeccable photographs of his work.
Alvaro Siza is one of today's greatest living architects and the father of the new architectural minimalism. This book will be a must for the bookshelf of architects and students.
Each construction is narrated by Alvaro Siza through his short poetic writings, a technical description, and a series of sketches. Also included are accounts written by Siza's clients, which bear witness to the complex dialogue behind the design of each house. The volume also features two visual essays based on a selection of drawings by Siza and impeccable photographs of his work.
Alvaro Siza is one of today's greatest living architects and the father of the new architectural minimalism. This book will be a must for the bookshelf of architects and students.
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Wonderful!, May 2 2005
By D. Smolarek - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Alvaro Siza: Private Houses (Hardcover)
Alvaro Siza is a true architectural genius and this book does a wonderful job to illustrate his great many talents and vision. The poems placed throughout the book add a special flavor. As an architect, I also appreciated the detailed photos. A must book for architects and Siza's fans!
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Inedited, Sep 18 2008
By Luisa Maria Fernandes - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Alvaro Siza: Private Houses (Hardcover)
Alvaro Siza Vieira is our (Portugal) most respected architect. I bought this book as birthday present for a friend that shares the same career as Siza Vieira.
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