DATE

27.03.2026

The recognition ceremony took place at the Casa dell’Architettura, where Portaceli delivered a lectio magistralis, sharing his vision of architecture and his professional experience. During the session, he addressed themes such as time, memory, and construction, presenting the project as a tool capable of connecting past and present from a contemporary perspective.

Portaceli’s career has developed around a practice that combines design, research, and teaching. His architecture is characterized by a precise approach to context, a particular attention to construction, and a constant pursuit of formal clarity. Over the years, he has developed a body of work that avoids unnecessary gestures and focuses on the relationship between space, matter, and use.

This recognition gains even greater significance when placed alongside other architects previously honored within the Piranesi Prix de Rome, such as Álvaro Siza, Eduardo Souto de Moura, and Rafael Moneo. Portaceli’s inclusion within this context reinforces the value of his trajectory and connects him to a line of architectural thought centered on continuity, respect for what exists, and the project’s capacity to generate culture.

His inclusion in this honor roll underscores the importance of an architecture that understands the project as both an intellectual and technical process. His work reflects a way of practicing the profession grounded in precision, reflection, and commitment to context, consolidating a trajectory that contributes a distinct perspective within the contemporary landscape.

MARCH VALENCIA | ARQUITECTURA Y DISEÑO

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