A visual narrative of Ecuador’s geographical and cultural diversity through the lens of contemporary architecture, this photobook captures the spirit of a country shaped by changing landscapes, resilient communities, and contextual design.
Created in collaboration with Swiss photographer Luca Piffaretti, the book documents contemporary architectural projects by local practices across the Andes, Amazon, Pacific Coast, and Galápagos Islands.
Blending architectural photography with documentary storytelling, it reveals how Ecuador’s architecture responds to landscape, climate, tradition, and community, offering an immersive portrait of one of the world’s most diverse countries.
BOOK SPECIFICATIONS
Size: 23×28 cm
First Edition: 1,000 copies
Pages: 272, approx. 240 colour images
Language: English and Spanish (bilingual), Italian digital version available
Estimated Release: November 2026
Photographers: Francesco Russo, Luca Piffaretti
Publisher: Park Books
Writers: Shayarina Monard-Arciniegas, Ana María Durán Calisto, Irma Delmonte
Graphic Design: Federico Barbon
NOTES
Availability is limited. Pre-orders are expected to ship from November 2026.
Worldwide shipping is available, as well as collection at book launch events currently confirmed in London (UK), Treviso (IT), Mendrisio and Zurich (CH).
A visual narrative of Ecuador’s geographical and cultural diversity through the lens of contemporary architecture, this photobook captures the spirit of a country shaped by changing landscapes, resilient communities, and contextual design.
Created in collaboration with Swiss photographer Luca Piffaretti, the book documents contemporary architectural projects by local practices across the Andes, Amazon, Pacific Coast, and Galápagos Islands.
Blending architectural photography with documentary storytelling, it reveals how Ecuador’s architecture responds to landscape, climate, tradition, and community, offering an immersive portrait of one of the world’s most diverse countries.
BOOK SPECIFICATIONS
Size: 23×28 cm
First Edition: 1,000 copies
Pages: 272, approx. 240 colour images
Language: English and Spanish (bilingual), Italian digital version available
Estimated Release: November 2026
Photographers: Francesco Russo, Luca Piffaretti
Publisher: Park Books
Writers: Shayarina Monard-Arciniegas, Ana María Durán Calisto, Irma Delmonte
Graphic Design: Federico Barbon
NOTES
Availability is limited. Pre-orders are expected to ship from November 2026.
Worldwide shipping is available, as well as collection at book launch events currently confirmed in London (UK), Treviso (IT), Mendrisio and Zurich (CH).
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