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    Eduardo Souto de Moura

    Eduardo Souto de Moura

    Awards & Honours

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    Awards Won

    3

    Honours

    1

    Rankings

    1

    Records

    Eduardo Souto de Moura stands as one of the most respected architects of his generation. His collection of major awards includes the Pritzker Prize, the highest honor in architecture, and the Wolf Prize in Arts. He was also honored with the Praemium Imperiale and the UIA Gold Medal. His work is celebrated for blending modernist principles with deep respect for context. He has influenced a new generation of architects through his teaching at Harvard and ETH Zurich. His legacy is defined by buildings that feel timeless and deeply connected to their surroundings.

    Eduardo Souto de Moura receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    UIA Gold Medal

    International Union of Architects·2026

    Highest honor bestowed by the International Union of Architects

    Commemorative Coin

    Portuguese Government·2026

    Issuance of a special coin honoring his legacy

    Archive Transfer

    Casa da Arquitectura·2026

    Transfer of his personal archives to the Casa da Arquitectura

    Rankings & Lists

    #87

    Most Famous People in Portugal

    iFANN Global Fame Rankings·2026

    Records & Feats

    Youngest Pritzker Laureate (at the time)

    Career Milestone·2011

    Won the Pritzker Prize at age 59, establishing a record for Portuguese architects