Lead Archivist

BSc, BA, ARB

London, UK

Elena Castaldi

Photograph by Frederic Aranda ©

About Elena

As Lead Archivist at ZHA, Elena Castaldi records, and manages ZHA's archive as part of the Exhibition & Archive Team. She oversees all physical modelsscreated by ZHA, ensuring they are meticulously maintained and catalogued.

Profile

Elena joined ZHA in 2018. Within the office, she assesses the value of all items that compose ZHA's physical archive. She supports a wide range of ZHA activities by providing detailed information and access to models. Her knowledge of each item’s characteristics and significance enables her to contribute towards exhibition coordination. Her expertise extends to managing physical models, prototypes, and photographs. Her meticulous approach, attention to detail, and adherence to archival procedures ensure that all materials are conserved and accessible, maintaining the integrity and history of ZHA’s work.

 

Prior to joining ZHA, Elena built a diverse background as both an architect and photographer, which prepared her with the understanding and technical skills crucial for architectural archival management.

Inside ZHA

About the practice

We are architects, designers, coders. Thinkers, creators, innovators. We are a diverse community of 500 people from 55 nations working across 5 global offices. We are ZHA.

Education & Professional Philosophy

Elena received her degree in Architecture from the Politecnico di Torino in Italy and her Bachelor of Arts in Photography from the Universitat Politècnica de València in Spain.

 

Growing up in Italy, where the stewardship of culture and history is deeply valued, Elena developed a lifelong interest in art, history, and memory. She continues this passion by preserving the enduring legacy of ZHA.

Photograph by Xue Liang 薛亮

Projects

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All scales, all sectors, all budgets. All around the world, and into the virtual world. From small product collaborations to grand masterplans. Whatever the iteration, ZHA’s core commitment never wavers: we are designing a better world.