"The referential book by �lvaro Siza on his own work, in its first English edition. Describing some of his projects, his expectations and struggles, references and decisions, this book is a fundamental contribution to the understanding of �lvaro Siza�s architectural thinking.The text is accompanied by an extensive set of drawings from his notebooks, an obstinate presence in Siza�s particular way of working, some of which never published before.A personal and fundamental testimony of one of the most celebrated living architects, covering the full range of design � from architecture to city planning, furniture and objects � in a must-read book for all interested in Art and Architecture" -- Publicaciones de Arquitectura y Arte