The Ocho Quebradas House, which Aravena has worked on since 2013, is an ongoing experiment in primitive living. “What you’re questioning is, ‘What do I really need?” he says.  Photo 3 of 6 in Profile: Alejandro Aravena

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The Ocho Quebradas House, which Aravena has worked on since 2013, is an ongoing experiment in primitive living. "What you’re questioning is, ‘What do I really need?" he says.