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Alejandro Aravena is a Chilean architect and a leading voice in socially responsible architecture. Born on June 22, 1967, Aravena is the executive director of the firm ELEMENTAL, known for its participatory design process and focus on building sustainable, affordable housing solutions. He gained international acclaim for projects like the “half a good house” concept, which allows residents to expand their homes according to their means and needs. Aravena’s commitment to addressing social inequality through innovative design earned him the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2016. His work is seen as a beacon for architects aiming to engage with the broader social, economic, and environmental challenges of our time.
Alejandro Aravena won in 2016 the Pritzker Architecture Prize. The architect, in collaboration with his team,” Elemental,” fosters an architecture thought from the collective thinking that aims to solve some…
Continue readingAlejandro Aravena, the Chilean architect winner of the Pritzker 2016 prize is a social housing visionary, who engaged with residents in planning their own particular homes. He encourages architects from…
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