Souto de Moura's Casa a Moledo: A 20th-Century Masterpiece? New Book Examines
In Antonello Marotta's new book, he examines whether Eduardo Souto de Moura's Casa a Moledo, built in the late 1990s, can be considered a significant architectural work of the 20th century. The publication explores the role of the Casa a Moledo within the context of Portuguese architecture after the Carnation Revolution, with a focus on the influences of Fernando Távora and Álvaro Siza Vieira. Additionally, Marotta evaluates the impact of renowned architects like Mies van der Rohe and Louis Kahn. The book concludes with essays, including contributions from Giovanni Francesco Tuzzolino, who suggests that Souto de Moura's later work may provide a fresh perspective.
Key facts
- Antonello Marotta authored a book on Eduardo Souto de Moura's Casa a Moledo.
- The book explores the spatial research of Fernando Távora, Álvaro Siza Vieira, and Eduardo Souto de Moura.
- Casa a Moledo was designed in the late 1990s.
- Souto de Moura won the Pritzker Prize in 2011.
- The book examines the renewal of Portuguese architectural language after the Carnation Revolution.
- It includes analyses of works by Távora and Siza, such as the Piscine delle Maree and Casa del Tè.
- The reviewer suggests the Convento das Bernardas in Tavira (2006-2012) may be more exemplary.
- The book includes an anthology of essays, one by Giovanni Francesco Tuzzolino referencing Rilke.
- The review was written by Mario Pisani and published on Artribune.
Entities
Artists
- Eduardo Souto de Moura
- Fernando Távora
- Álvaro Siza Vieira
- Antonello Marotta
- Mies van der Rohe
- Louis Kahn
- Giovanni Francesco Tuzzolino
- Mario Pisani
Institutions
- Pritzker Prize
- Artribune
Locations
- Moledo
- Portugal
- Tavira
- Vila Feira
- Vila Nova de Cerveira
- Leça da Palmeira
- Évora
- Gerês