Casa d’Abreu Neto

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The first work of Architect Álvaro Siza Vieira and the stories of the family Neto

Maria João Neto

The book tells the stories of the Neto family intertwined with the experience with the then young Siza Vieira, before, during and after construction (1954-57), reporting the clients' anxieties and concerns, the criticisms of the architects at the time, the displeasure of the population and the press, the scathing criticisms of the time and the emergence of an architectural genius. It culminates in 2019 with a memorable visit by architect Siza Vieira to his first work and his first client,after an absolute absence of sixty years. An unforgettable encounter, marked by hilarious and emotional moments.

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