Eduardo Souto de Moura

The jury of the Pritzker Prize in 2011 praised Souto de Moura’s ability to create’ serenely poetic buildings.’ His work demonstrates remarkable versatility, spanning residential buildings, cultural institutions, sports facilities, and public spaces. This adaptability underscores his skill in addressing diverse design challenges. As a member of the ‘Porto School,’ Souto de Moura has made significant contributions to architectural education.

Reconized Projects by Eduardo Souto de Moura

Some of his famous buildings in Portugal include: Paula Rego Museum Cascais, Estádio Municipal de Braga.

Projects at BSR

At Bom Sucesso Resort, he contributed to five distinct projects, including villas with the best Atlantic views at the top of the resort, red villas at the lake, and the Hilton Hotel, which needs to be finalized.

Villa 1 by Eduardo Souto de Moura

10 Villas (2 not built, 1 unfinished) and a fourplex “On Top of the Resort”

Lots 113-123, Rua Alta do Monte Verde

“The slightly green tinted walls of the houses, the plants on the roofs, the green of the golf course and the green areas around the buildings all give the impression of ‘green as far as the eye can see” Eduardo Souto Moura

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• House published in ElCroquis 146, 2009

Below sketch from Eduardo Souto de Moura published here.

Villa 2 by Eduardo Souto de Moura

13 Villas (6 not built, 3 Stopped) “C View”

Lots 101-112, Rua Alta do Monte Verde

“The pervading green colour provides the natural link between the man-made elements and the lush green borders of each site and serves as a visual reminder of the environmental qualities of Bom Sucesso.” Eduardo Souto Moura

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• House published in ElCroquis 146, 2009

Belowsketch from Eduardo Souto de Moura published here.

Villa 3 by Eduardo Souto de Moura

13 Villas (7 not built)

Lots 88-99, Rua das Oliveiras

• Plan
• House published in ElCroquis 146, 2009

Below sketch from Eduardo Souto de Moura published here.

Villa 4 by Eduardo Souto de Moura

6 Villas (3 under construction) “Lake House”

Lots 203-208, Rua do Sol Poente

“The houses along the lakeshore and on the southern slope with a view over the lake all have two levels – in keeping with the natural conditions.” Eduardo Souto de Moura

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Hotel by Eduardo Souto de Moura

Lot 159, Avenida do Hotel

The hotel, designed by Eduardo Souto Moura, was planned as the 5-star The Hilton Bom Sucesso with 120+ rooms. Located in the center of the resort, it has a privileged view of the golf course and an extensive area of ​​gardens and is integrated into a plot of land measuring almost 90,000 m². The hotel was almost completed but never put into operation.

Below early sketch from Eduardo Souto de Moura published here.

Interior design by Eduardo Souto de Moura

Eduardo Souto de Moura designed, beside Álvaro Siza Vieira, door handles at many Bom Sucesso Resort buildings, produced by CBC Carvalho Batista Porto.

Links

Wikipedia

Netflix: Conversations with Eduardo Souto de Moura