Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate announced.

Congratulations to Eduardo Souto de Moura on being named the 2011 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate. Widely considered to be architecture's highest honor, the award will be presented to the 58-year-old architect from Portugal on June 2. “During the past three decades, Eduardo Souto de Moura has produced a body of work that is of our time but also carries echoes of architectural traditions.” said Pritzker Prize jury chairman, The Lord Palumbo. “His buildings have a unique ability to convey

seemingly conflicting characteristics — power and modesty, bravado and subtlety, bold public authority and a sense of intimacy —at the same time.” Shown above: Braga Stadium in Portugal. Image by Luis Ferreira Alves, courtesy of Eduardo Souto de Moura.