EB 1- Álvaro Siza works

The first issue of the En Blanco magazine, dedicated to Álvaro Siza, offers an in-depth analysis of four of his most recent works built with white concrete. This material plays a central role in the Portuguese architect’s narrative, having evolved from his early use of exposed concrete in projects like the Leça da Palmeira Swimming Pools. The book explores how Siza has transformed his approach towards a technically precise and refined concrete, adapted to contemporary demands without losing its poetic and artisanal essence.

Through the selected projects, such as the Municipal Library of Viana do Castelo in Portugal or the Iberê Camargo Foundation Museum in Brazil, Siza’s mastery of the material and his ability to integrate the environment into his architectural vision are demonstrated. Each project is presented not only as a technical exercise but also as an architectural lesson that intertwines construction with sensory experiences, creating spaces that engage in dialogue with the landscape and local culture.

In addition to the architectural descriptions, the book includes an interview with Siza where he reflects on his relationship with concrete, his professional evolution, and his approach to architecture as a continuous process of experimentation and response to the site and context’s stimuli. Overall, this publication becomes an essential reference to understand Álvaro Siza’s contribution to contemporary architecture and his unique approach to concrete as both a structural and expressive material.