Elemental by Alejandro Aravena

Based in Santiago, Chile, Elemental represents a new wave of socially conscious, innovative architects. The firm is celebrated for creating humane, powerful public-interest projects on scales both large and small, with work spanning Chile, the United States, Mexico, Switzerland, and China.

This book presents Elemental’s distinctive approach through striking photographs by acclaimed architectural photographers, alongside sketches and drawings from Aravena’s personal notebooks. Each project—ranging from iconic works like the Anacleto Angelini UC Innovation Centre to seaside residences and groundbreaking reconstruction initiatives—is paired with Aravena’s insightful and often irreverent commentary, revealing his unique philosophy on civil society and the built environment.

From the publisher of Snarkitecture, Grafton Architects, and Concrete.
Dimensions: 320 mm x 240 mm.