Álvaro Siza Vieira
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Summary
Álvaro Siza Vieira was born on June 25, 1933[1], in Matosinhos[2]. He has worked as an architect[3] and university teacher[4]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,958 views/month, #7,198 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1933[6]
- Spouse: Maria Antónia Siza[7]
- Country of citizenship: Portugal[8]
- Employer: Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne[9]
- Educated at: University of Porto[10]
- Notable work: Porto School of Architecture[11]
- Award received: European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture[12], Royal Gold Medal[13], Pritzker Architecture Prize[14], Alvar Aalto Medal[15], Dr. H.P. Berlageprijs[16], Praemium Imperiale[17], Gold Medal of Architecture (Spain)[18], Wolf Prize in Architecture[19], Grand Officer of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[20], Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[21], Grand Cross of the Order of Public Instruction[22], Golden Lion[23], Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[24], honorary doctorate of the University of Granada[25]
- Member of: European Academy of Sciences and Arts[26], Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts[27], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[28], Royal Galician Academy of Fine Arts[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Commons category: Álvaro Siza Vieira[31]
- Archives at: Canadian Centre for Architecture[32]
- Family name: Siza[33], Vieira[34]
- Given name: Álvaro[35], Joaquim[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Álvaro Siza Vieira[37]
- Described at URL: https://arteforadomuseu.com.br/artistas/alvaro-siza-vieira/[38]
- Floruit: January 1, 2019[39]
- Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[40], El Croquis 215/216: Álvaro Siza 2015-2022[41]
Why It Matters
Álvaro Siza Vieira has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Álvaro Siza Vieira born?
Álvaro Siza Vieira was born in Matosinhos[2].
Who was Álvaro Siza Vieira married to?
Álvaro Siza Vieira's spouses include Maria Antónia Siza[7].
What did Álvaro Siza Vieira do for work?
Álvaro Siza Vieira worked as an architect[3] and university teacher[4].
Where did Álvaro Siza Vieira go to school?
Álvaro Siza Vieira was educated at University of Porto[10].
What awards did Álvaro Siza Vieira receive?
Honors received include European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture[12], Royal Gold Medal[13], Pritzker Architecture Prize[14], and Alvar Aalto Medal[15].