Architect and Pritzker Prize Laureate
Eduardo Souto de Moura is a prominent Portuguese architect, born in Porto in 1952, renowned for his minimalist yet contextually rich designs that harmonize with their surroundings. After studying architecture at the University of Porto, he collaborated with Álvaro Siza before establishing his own practice in 1980. His notable works include the Estádio Municipal de Braga, ingeniously integrated into a former quarry; the Casa das Histórias Paula Rego museum in Cascais, distinguished by its bold red pyramidal forms; and the Burgo Tower in Porto, exemplifying his refined use of materials and form. In 2011, he was awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize, with the jury praising the “intelligence and seriousness” of his work, noting that his architecture “appears effortless, serene, and simple”. Beyond his architectural practice, Souto de Moura has contributed to academia as a professor and visiting lecturer at institutions such as Harvard, ETH Zurich, and the University of Porto
