New Edition of Álvaro Siza Design Process Book Published by IST Press
IST Press has released the 5th edition of the book “Álvaro Siza Design Process. Quinta do Bom Sucesso Housing Project” by Ren Ito. This trilingual edition, available in Portuguese, Japanese, and English, presents the architectural design journey of Álvaro Siza Vieira in the format of a logbook.
Content
The book is available in Portuguese, Japanese, and English, making it accessible to a wider audience.
It features more than 74 annotated drawings by Álvaro Siza Vieira, offering insights into his design process.
The content is organized in a way that is beneficial for students, professors, researchers, architecture professionals, and the general public.
Content Overview
The book delves into Siza’s continuous engagement with drawing as a vital part of his architectural design process. It provides a detailed look into the development of the Quinta do Bom Sucesso Housing Project, highlighting the iterative and reflective nature of Siza's work.
Availability
The book can be purchased through various channels:
Online at the IST Press online store.
At Almedina, Bertrand, FNAC, and Porto Editora, among other bookstores.
This edition is a valuable resource for anyone interested in architecture and the creative processes of one of the field’s most esteemed practitioners.