The exhibition show is part of the 22nd International Architecture Week, which runs until 13 October with Portugal as the guest country. It highlights Siza Vieira’s career, focusing on the central role of drawing in the conception of his projects.

Curated by Carlos Quintáns, the Madrid exhibition presents a selection of works first shown last year at the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon.

On display are sketches, original drawings, architectural plans, design objects and photographs from a range of collections. From the holdings of the Art Library, 22 original drawings and six digital copies are featured, relating to eight architectural projects:

António Carlos Siza house, Santo Tirso, Portugal, 1976-1978

Avelino Duarte house, Ovar, Portugal, 1980-1984

“João de Deus” kindegarten, Penafiel, Portugal, 1984-1991

Setúbal College of Education, Setúbal, Portugal, 1986-1994

Library, Aveiro University, Aveiro, Portugal, 1988-1995

Santa Maria Church and Parish Centre, Marco de Canaveses, Portugal, 1990-1996

Revigrés showroom, Águeda, Portugal, 1993-1997

Carlos Alemão house II – Pego house, Sintra, Portugal, 2002-2007

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In addition to these documents, the exhibition presents 57 facsimiles of the architect’s drawings from the Art Library, which will be made available for viewing and consultation.