The fortune of the city is that it has never been perfect, exhibition view, CCA, 2026. Image © Sandra Larochelle PhotographeThe Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) is presenting "The fortune of the city is that it has never been perfect," an exhibition dedicated to the urban work of Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza. On view in the institution's Main Galleries from May 21, 2026, to January 10, 2027, the exhibition examines Siza's approach to city-making through a selection of projects that engage with the historical, social, and physical conditions of existing urban environments. + 5The exhibition draws extensively from the Álvaro Siza archive donated to the CCA, presenting original drawings, sketchbooks, architectural models, and photo collages alongside a selection of photographs documenting completed projects. The exhibition is accompanied by a publication centered on an oral history recorded with Siza over several days in Porto.