Eduardo Souto de Moura has been named the 2025 Praemium Imperiale Laureate for Architecture by the Japan Art Association, recognizing his lifetime achievements. Born in Porto in 1952, he trained at the Escola Superior de Belas Artes do Porto and founded his practice in 1980 after working with Alvaro Siza. His architecture is characterized by a thoughtful engagement with its context, a focus on materiality, and a clear formal language. Key projects include the Estadio Municipal de Braga, Casa das Historias Paula Rego, and the Cultural Center of Viana do Castelo, showcasing a balance of simplicity and complexity in design.
Eduardo Souto de Moura has been awarded the 2025 Praemium Imperiale Laureate for Architecture, recognizing his significant contributions to the global cultural landscape through thoughtful and timeless architecture.
His esteemed works include the Estadio Municipal de Braga, which is ingeniously carved into a former quarry, and the Casa das Historias Paula Rego with its terracotta hues.
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