AV Monografías

The Chilean Pritzker Prize winner takes centre stage in this timely instalment. Remarkable for his drive to put into practice ideas that can bring improvement to the city and peoples’ lives, Alejandro Aravena is taking this one step further with his theme for the 15th Venice Architecture Biennale, “Reporting from the Front”. In keeping with this line of inquiry, the magazine offers readers the chance to discover the stories of many other architects from around the globe whose work has brought positive change to the built environment. Divided among participatory design, civic service, and sustainable landscape, the projects herein give an exemplary overview of Aravena’s distinctive practice.

Luis Fernández-Galiano: A Voyage in a Parachute

Lines of Action

Alejandro Aravena: Reporting from the Front
Hashim Sarkis: It’s Elementary (Not)

Participatory Design

Quinta Monroy Housing, 2001-2004, Iquique (Chile)
Renca Housing, 2006-2008, Santiago (Chile)
Monterrey Housing, 2008-2010, Monterrey (Mexico)
Lo Barnechea Neighborhood, 2008-2014, Santiago (Chile)
Villa Verde Housing, 2009-2013, Constitución (Chile)
Prototypes of Prefabricated Houses, 2008/2011

Civic Service

UC Faculty of Mathematics, 1998-1999, Santiago (Chile)
UC Medical School, 2001-2004, Santiago (Chile)
Siamese Towers, 2003-2005, Santiago (Chile)
St. Edward’s University Student Hall, 2006-2008, Austin (USA)
Cultural Center, 2010-2015, Constitución (Chile)
Anacleto Angelini UC Innovation Center, 2011-2014, Santiago (Chile)

Sustainable Landscape

Metropolitan Promenade, 2003-2015, Santiago (Chile)
Las Cruces Viewpoint, 2008-2010, Jalisco (Mexico)
Bicentennial Children’s Park, 2008-2012, Santiago (Chile)
PRES Constitución Masterplan, 2010-, Constitución (Chile)
Calama PLUS Masterplan, 2012-, Calama (Chile)
Seaside Promenade, 2012-2014, Constitución (Chile)