Eduardo Souto de Moura Receives Piranesi Prix de Rome
On March 24, at the Acquario Romano in Rome, the Piranesi Prix de Rome was awarded to Portuguese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, who won the Pritzker Prize in 2011. This accolade, presented by the Accademia Adrianea, recognizes individuals who successfully merge contemporary and historical elements. Previous recipients include notable figures such as Bernard Tschumi and David Chipperfield. The award was handed to Souto de Moura by Accademia director Pier Federico Caliari, who referenced Winckelmann's Classical ideals. During his acceptance, Souto de Moura highlighted projects like the Pousada (1989-1997) and Convento Das Bernardas (2006-2013), acknowledged mentors Fernando Tavora and Alvaro Siza, and shared aspirations for a church in a quarry while encouraging young architects to explore before returning home.
Key facts
- Eduardo Souto de Moura received the Piranesi Prix de Rome on March 24 at the Acquario Romano – Casa dell'Architettura in Rome.
- The prize is awarded by the Accademia Adrianea to professionals who combine contemporary languages with historical or archaeological contexts.
- Previous winners include Bernard Tschumi, Rafael Moneo, Peter Eisenman, David Chipperfield, José Ignacio Linazasoro, and Guido Canali.
- The award was presented by architect Pier Federico Caliari, director of the Accademia Adrianea.
- Souto de Moura discussed projects like the Pousada (monastery converted to hotel, 1989-1997) and Convento Das Bernardas in Tavira (2006-2013).
- He credits Fernando Tavora and Alvaro Siza as his mentors.
- He is proud of the unfinished Municipio metro station in Naples, a collaboration with Siza.
- He hopes to build a church carved into a stone quarry.
Entities
Artists
- Eduardo Souto de Moura
- Bernard Tschumi
- Rafael Moneo
- Peter Eisenman
- David Chipperfield
- José Ignacio Linazasoro
- Guido Canali
- Pier Federico Caliari
- Fernando Tavora
- Alvaro Siza
- Johann Joachim Winckelmann
- Peter Zumthor
Institutions
- Accademia Adrianea
- Acquario Romano – Casa dell'Architettura
- Piranesi Prix de Rome
- Pritzker Prize
- Politecnico di Milano
- Scuola di Porto
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Portugal
- Lisbon
- Porto
- Tavira
- Naples
- Moledo
- China
- Brazil
- France