VOICED : Chileno Aravena reivindica la arquitectura social

Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena, a Pritzker Prize winner, met with President Michelle Bachelet to discuss his architectural philosophy. Aravena, known for his social housing projects, emphasized the need for architecture to address a broader range of issues beyond artistic concerns. He highlighted the importance of expanding the spectrum of problems architects should tackle, rather than replacing existing focuses. Influenced by the 2010 earthquake, Aravena designed the reconstruction of Constitución, which contributed to his recognition as a leading architect.

What is Alejandro Aravena best known for?

• His work in social housing

• Designing luxury skyscrapers

• Creating futuristic cityscapes

• Developing sustainable energy solutions

What role does Alejandro Aravena currently hold?

• President of Chile

• Curator of the Venice Architecture Biennale

• Director of a major architectural firm

• Head of a global urban planning initiative

According to Aravena, what should architects focus on besides artistic concerns?

• Only cultural issues

• A broader range of societal problems

• Strictly environmental challenges

• Primarily technological advancements

What event significantly influenced Aravena's architectural approach?

• The 2010 Chilean earthquake

• The Venice Architecture Biennale

• Winning the Pritzker Prize

• His meeting with Michelle Bachelet

What was one of the outcomes of Aravena's work after the 2010 earthquake?

• He developed a new architectural style

• He designed a new capital city for Chile

• He reconstructed the city of Constitución

• He focused solely on artistic architecture