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Eduardo Souto de Moura was still an architecture student in 1974 when he became more closely acquainted with Álvaro Siza. The completion of their first project together shortly thereafter marked the start of a lasting friendship. Souto de Moura worked with Siza until 1979, when the opportunity arose for him to devote himself to his own projects. Both had learned the possibility of rethinking the legacy of modernism in a critical way. But in revisiting 20th century architecture, Siza tended towards organicist preferences, while Souto de Moura’s path reflected more rationalist tendencies. This issue examines a number of recent works by both architects, plus three recent collaborations.

Interview with Álvaro Siza

Recent Works by Álvaro Siza
Hillside Chapel
New Church of Saint-Jacques
Fire Station in Santo Tirso
Siza House in Taifong Golf Club
Nadir Afonso Contemporary Art Museum
China Museum of Design Bauhaus Collection
The Building on the Water, Shihlien Chemical
Saya Park: Chapel, Art Pavilion, Observatory

Essay
Sense and Sensibility: A Brief Journey Through the Works of Siza and Souto de Moura
Nuno Grande

Recent Works by Álvaro Siza and Eduardo Souto de Moura
Piazza del Municipio Metro Station and Museum
International Museum of Contemporary Sculpture (MIEC) and Abade Pedrosa Municipal Museum (MMAP)

Recent Works by Eduardo Souto de Moura
Power Plant for the Foz Tua dam
Tourist Complex in Sao Lourenço do Barrocal
Bernardas Convent Reconversion
Multipurpose Pavilion in Viana do Castelo
27 Dwellings in Sete Cidades
Cantareira Building

A Letter to Eduardo Souto de Moura

Essay Series, vol. 8
Renewal of Shrines and Temples
Suguru Kaneda