Portugal Vez River SPA competition Sustainability Award winners - ETH Zurich

We’d like to take the opportunity to introduce you to the Sustainabilty Award winners of our Portugal Vez River SPA competition – Aris Angelo Marsanich and Giacomo Botteon from Switzerland!

Aris Angelo Marsanich and Giacomo Botteon

Please tell us about your company (when it was founded, where it is based, how many employees, etc) Alternatively, if you do not have a company, please give us some insights on your own professional/academia background.

We are two students currently studying for a Master’s degree in Architecture at ETH Zurich.

Brief information about the projects that you/your company have been involved with. For instance, what scale have you focused on/preferred, any significant projects where the company/ individuals have been Involved?

During our bachelor’s studies at the same institution, we collaborated on projects of different types and scales.

What does architecture mean to you and what is the role of an architect in your society?

“Construction is the art of making a meaningful whole out of many parts. Buildings are witnesses to the human ability to construct concrete things.” Peter Zumthor

Why do you participate in architecture competitions?

We participate in architecture competitions to complement our academic education, with more structured and practical experience. Competitions allow us to develop projects in greater depth, helping us bridge the gap between school and practice.