Architect lays out beautiful legacy

Initially hesitant about pursuing architecture, Siza's journey was shaped by his father's encouragement to explore design, starting with a reinterpretation of his family's courtyard. The turning point came during a vacation in Barcelona, where Siza drew inspiration from architect Antoni Gaudi's works.

Reflecting on Siza's evolution, Choupina recalls his poignant words: "If I cannot be a sculptor, then at least I can be an architect."

Collaborating on various cultural projects, including the Aedes Berlin and the Vitra Design Museum in Germany, Choupina and Siza have left an indelible mark on the architectural landscape.

In a world increasingly dominated by digital technologies and artificial intelligence, Siza remains a Renaissance figure, utilizing analog drafting as a means to delve into the essence of diverse fields.

The exhibition is structured around nine chronological sequences, each encapsulating a decade of Siza's built and unbuilt projects through a defining keyword.