Exhibit uncovers architectural legacy of Eduardo Souto de Moura

• Published date: 04 March 2023
• Publication title: The Korea Times

Eduardo Souto de Moura is one of the most prominent figures in Portugal's modernist architecture, known for blending modern and traditional elements in his work.

An exhibition at the Seoul Hall of Urbanism and Architecture sheds light on the works of Souto de Moura, ranging from residential buildings to large-scale projects in cooperation with Casa da Arquitectura, or the Portuguese Centre for Architecture, in Matosinhos, Portugal.

Titled "Journey of an Architect," the exhibition showcases Souto de Moura's vision through original architectural models as well as authenticated reproductions of the architect's drawings, drafts, conceptual studies and technical drawings, alongside pictures of the structures taken by Portuguese architectural photographer Luis Ferreira Alves.

Ambassador of Portugal to Korea Susana Vaz Patto expressed her pride in exhibiting the Portuguese architectural gems in the heart of Seoul.

"I would like to tell you that I am very proud of this exhibition and of the quality of the materials that traveled from Porto to Seoul to be displayed at the Seoul Hall of Urbanism and Architecture," she told The Korea Times via email.

"Architect Eduardo Souto de Moura is highly revered in Portugal and abroad. He is part of a great movement in the Portuguese modern and contemporary architecture."

Ambassador Vaz Patto listed the numerous awards Souto de Moura received: the Pritzker Prize in 2011, the Wolf Prize in Arts in the sector of Architecture in 2013 and the Golden Lion at the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2018.

Twelve of Souto de Moura's architectural works are on display, showcasing the versatility of his oeuvre.

Small private houses such as House in Moledo and House in Alcanena are examples of how Souto de Moura incorporates nature into his designs.

While he...