Álvaro Siza Vieira

Known for: Acting

Born: June 24, 1933 in Matosinhos, Portugal

Álvaro Siza Vieira, Portuguese architect and designer whose structures, ranging from swimming pools to public housing developments, were characterized by a quiet clarity of form and function, a sensitive integration into their environment, and a purposeful engagement with both cultural and architectural traditions. He was awarded the Pritzker Prize in 1992.