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| "Journey of an Architect," an exhibition showcasing Portuguese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura's works, is underway at the Seoul Hall of Urbanism and Architecture in central Seoul through March 26. Courtesy of Seoul Hall of Urbanism and Architecture |
By Kwon Mee-yoo
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| Portuguese Ambassador to Korea Susana Vaz Patto |
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.
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| Seen is an architectural model of Casa das Historias Paula Rego designed by Eduardo Souto de Moura, displayed at the "Journey of an Architect" exhibition. Courtesy of Seoul Hall of Urbanism and Architecture |
While he experiments more with materials and textures in residential buildings, Souto de Moura thinks he "has a chance to change and manipulate a huge territory" in large-scale projects, which provides him with a new perspective.
The Municipal Market of Braga is a long-term project of Souto de Moura, developing a local market for over 30 years.
Souto de Moura's renowned Braga Municipal Stadium features an innovative design that integrates the surroundings of a former granite quarry, resulting in a striking contrast between the rugged quarry and the concrete structure.
The architect takes an approach to minimize the impact of the architectural structure and machinery on the natural environment in designing the Foz Tua Hydroelectric Dam, a tributary on the right bank of the Douro.
For Casa das Historias Paula Rego, a museum dedicated to British-Portuguese artist Paula Rego, the architect used red concrete in its exterior, reflecting the Cascais region's history and the nearby Sintra National Palace.
The way in which Souto de Moura's architecture takes into account the urban environment is evident in both the Geosciences Department of the University of Aveiro and the Burgo ― Trade and Office Building in Porto.
The exhibit was scheduled to close by the end of February, but extended through March 26 due to popular demand.
"Due to its success, the exhibition was extended till the end of March which is great since it will allow students and future architects to visit the Seoul Hall of Urbanism and Architecture and to learn from this master of architecture," Ambassador Vaz Patto said.
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