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The referential book by Álvaro Siza on his own work, for the first time in English. Describing some of his projects, his expectations and struggles, references and decisions, this book is a fundamental contribution to the understanding of Álvaro Siza’s architectural thinking.
The text is accompanied by an extensive set of drawings from his notebooks, an obstinate presence in Siza’s particular way of working, some of which never published before.
A personal and fundamental testimony of one of the most celebrated living architects, covering the full range of design – from architecture to city planning, furniture and objects – in a must-read book for all interested in Art and Architecture.

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Hardcover, 21 x 14 cm, 156 pages
67 croquis
Third Edition

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Edição exclusivamente em Inglês

The referential book by Álvaro Siza on his own work, first time in English. Describing some of his projects, his expectations and struggles, references and decisions, this book is a fundamental contribution to the understanding of Álvaro Siza’s architectural thinking.
The text is accompanied by an extensive set of drawings from his notebooks, an obstinate presence in Siza’s particular way of working, some of which never published before.
A personal and fundamental testimony of one of the most celebrated living architects, covering the full range of design – from architecture to city planning, furniture and objects – in a must-read book for all interested in Art and Architecture.

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Capa dura, 21 x 14 cm, 156 páginas
67 desenhos
3.ª Edição Inglesa

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....This singular work is one of the most outstanding buildings of the last decade in the oeuvre of Álvaro Siza, Pritzker Prize recipient in 1992. On a high plain by the river in the Roman city of Chaves, deep in the interior of his home country, Siza has built the Nadir Afonso Museum. Blending the modernity of elevation of the ground (and above the river’s flood plain) and a vernacular indented plan, the building reveals the exceptional mastery of this architect and the very condition of contemporary architecture.

The collection Architectural File presents a close look at particular works of some of the world’s greatest architects. Each volume contains an extended photographic essay, a critical interpretation by a respected specialist and an exploratory text by a renowned author from outside the field of architecture, proposing a different view of the project. A selected bibliography, chronology and a fold out poster assembling technical drawings and working details, provide the reader with a decisive insight into the work.

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Softcover, 16,5 cm x 24 cm, 108 pages
37 photo plates
38 technical drawings and images
1 fold out poster 29 cm x 47,5 cm

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A mais significativa obra da última década do percurso do arquitecto Álvaro Siza, Prémio Pritzker 1992. No planalto à beira-rio, na cidade romana de Chaves, no interior do seu país natal, Siza constrói o Museu Nadir Afonso. Entre a modernidade de o elevar do chão (sobre as águas) e o vernacular recorte da sua planta, o edifício revela a excepcional maestria deste arquitecto e própria condição contemporânea da arquitectura.

Architectural File é uma colecção de livros sobre obras excepcionais de alguns dos melhores arquitectos do mundo. Cada volume contém um extenso ensaio fotográfico, um texto crítico de um especialista que nos introduz na leitura da obra e um ensaio por um autor de relevo, exterior à prática da arquitectura, que empresta o seu olhar sensível à revelação da arquitectura. Em conjunto com bibliografia seleccionada, cronologia de obras seleccionadas e um painel desdobrável com desenhos do projecto e pormenores construtivos, esta colecção constitui uma peça-chave no entendimento profundo e rigoroso de obras que compõem a maestria da prática da arquitectura.

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Capa mole, 16,5 cm x 24 cm, 108 páginas
37 fotografias
38 desenhos técnicos e imagens
Poster desdobrável 29 cm × 47,5 cm

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Silkscreen Álvaro Siza
Signed and Numbered by the Author
Limited Edition of 50

There is a game in which the player places an open palm and splayed fingers on a table, then, using a penknife, stabs back and forth between the gaps, faster and faster. A dangerous game. Such is Architecture.

Álvaro Siza

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Paper size: 470 x 390 mm / Image size: 290 x 210 mm
Signed and numbered in pencil on the front
Silkscreen 2 colours, Fabriano Acid-free paper 300 gms

Wrapped in acid-free tissue paper and packaged in large reinforced cardboard tube.
Shipping carefully worldwide.
Framed option available by request.

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Serigrafia Álvaro Siza
Assinada e numerada pelo Autor
Edição limitada de 50

Há um jogo segundo o qual, aberta a mão e afastados os dedos, se golpeiam sucessivamente os intervalos com uma navalha, cada vez mais rapidamente. Um jogo perigoso. Assim é a arquitectura.

Álvaro Siza

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Tamanho do papel: 470 x 390 mm / Tamanho da imagem 290 x 210 mm
Assinado e numerado a lápis, na frente
Serigrafia a 2 cores, Fabriano acid-free paper 300 gms

Envolvido em papel acid-free e embrulhado em tubo largo de cartão reforçado.
Envios para todo o mundo.
Opção com moldura disponível por consulta.

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Book + Silkscreen Álvaro Siza
Signed and Numbered by the Author
Limited Edition of 50

Celebrating the English edition of “Imagining the Evident” a silkscreen is launched of a drawing specially selected by Álvaro Siza to accompany this book.

The referential book by Álvaro Siza on his own work, in its first English edition. Describing some of his projects, his expectations and struggles, references and decisions, this book is a fundamental contribution to the understanding of Álvaro Siza’s architectural thinking.
The text is accompanied by an extensive set of drawings from his notebooks, an obstinate presence in Siza’s particular way of working, some of which never published before.
A personal and fundamental testimony of one of the most celebrated living architects, covering the full range of design – from architecture to city planning, furniture and objects – in a must-read book for all interested in Art and Architecture.

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Paper size: 470 x 390 mm / Image size 290 x 210 mm
Signed and numbered in pencil on the front
Silkscreen 2 colours, Fabriano Acid-free paper 300 gms

Wrapped in Acid-free tissue paper and packaged in large reinforced cardboard tube.
Shipping carefully worldwide.
Framed option available by request.

For the book only click here.

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Livro + Serigrafia Álvaro Siza
Assinada e numerada pelo Autor
Edição limitada de 50

A celebrar a publicação em Inglês “Imagining the Evident”, o arquitecto Álvaro Siza seleccionou um desenho para serigrafia limitada, especialmente para esta edição.

The referential book by Álvaro Siza on his own work, in its first English edition. Describing some of his projects, his expectations and struggles, references and decisions, this book is a fundamental contribution to the understanding of Álvaro Siza’s architectural thinking.
The text is accompanied by an extensive set of drawings from his notebooks, an obstinate presence in Siza’s particular way of working, some of which never published before.
A personal and fundamental testimony of one of the most celebrated living architects, covering the full range of design – from architecture to city planning, furniture and objects – in a must-read book for all interested in Art and Architecture.

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Tamanho do papel: 470 x 390 mm / Tamanho da imagem 290 x 210 mm
Assinado e numerado a lápis, na frente
Serigrafia a 2 cores, Fabriano Acid-free paper 300 gms
Edição exclusivamente em Inglês

Envolvido em papel acid-free e embrulhado em tubo largo de cartão reforçado. Envios para todo o mundo.
Opção com moldura disponível por consulta.

Para adquirir apenas o Livro, clicar aqui.

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1st Edition sold out

The referential book by Álvaro Siza on his own work, in its first English edition. Describing some of his projects, his expectations and struggles, references and decisions, this book is a fundamental contribution to the understanding of Álvaro Siza’s architectural thinking.
The text is accompanied by an extensive set of drawings from his notebooks, an obstinate presence in Siza’s particular way of working, some of which never published before.
A personal and fundamental testimony of one of the most celebrated living architects, covering the full range of design – from architecture to city planning, furniture and objects – in a must-read book for all interested in Art and Architecture.

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Hardcover, 21 x 14 cm, 156 pages
67 croquis
1st English Edition (Sold-out)

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Edição esgotada

The referential book by Álvaro Siza on his own work, in its first English edition. Describing some of his projects, his expectations and struggles, references and decisions, this book is a fundamental contribution to the understanding of Álvaro Siza’s architectural thinking.
The text is accompanied by an extensive set of drawings from his notebooks, an obstinate presence in Siza’s particular way of working, some of which never published before.
A personal and fundamental testimony of one of the most celebrated living architects, covering the full range of design – from architecture to city planning, furniture and objects – in a must-read book for all interested in Art and Architecture.

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Capa dura, 21 x 14 cm, 156 páginas
67 desenhos
1.ª Edição Inglesa (Esgotada)

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