"With the work almost completed, those responsible for the safety of the building we suggested that we put some emergency exits. I kept the original idea had died, while Siza, by contrast, immediately began to modify the project patiently putting the two doors so they could find and strike the right balance, the correct scale and proportions and distances appropriate. The end result was a facade that was certainly more beautiful and interesting than we had initially projected. Must necessarily take into consideration the actual circumstances to think not only according to the rules of a "universal grammar and abstract, but also be able to soak in the context and make the project born from those specific circumstances. The creativity of an architect consists precisely in understanding and resolving such contradictions. In our profession we are constantly faced with problems to be solved, mistakes and setbacks, the greatness and genius of a good architect lies in the ability of governing setbacks and adversity. "
Eduardo Souto de Moura
talk with students from the Faculty of Architecture and Society Polytechnic of Milan (campus Leonardo) Milan, February 25, 2005
Eduardo Souto de Moura, conversations with students. GG, 2008 . P.58
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