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Eduardo Souto de Moura

Eduardo Souto de Moura studied at Porto's School of Fine Arts, beginning in sculpture before moving to architecture.

Background & practice

Eduardo Souto de Moura studied at Porto's School of Fine Arts, beginning in sculpture before moving to architecture. While a student he worked with Noé Dinis and Álvaro Siza, and received a market commission in Braga. Winning the Cultural Centre competition in Porto marked the start of his independent career. The official biography also describes guest teaching and exchanges with colleagues, linking design practice to a wider architectural conversation.

How to read the work

Develop architectural judgement through the interaction of art, apprenticeship and independent commissions, using teaching and exchanges with other designers to test ideas within a continuing professional conversation.

Attribution note

Architect and independent competition winner documented by the official biography.

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