Leadership & Architectural Direction
Elena Vance
Director of Materiality & Sourcing
Last Updated: August 2026
Elena Vance
Director of Materiality & Sourcing
Experience:14+ Years
Location:Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Firm:Aura Prime LLC
Executive Biography
Elena Vance directs rare material procurement, stone curation, and tactile surface engineering at Aura Prime. She hand-selects marble blocks in Carrara, Verona, and Tivoli, developing proprietary stabilization methods that protect bookmatched natural stones, architectural bronzes, and hardwoods from Gulf UV and humidity.
Education & Professional Credentials
🎓 B.Sc. & M.Sc. in Materials Engineering, Politecnico di Torino
- ✓Certified Materials Specialist — Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)
- ✓Natural Stone Institute International Member
- ✓FSC Chain of Custody Auditor
Core Disciplines & Specializations
Rare Marble & Travertine CurationArchitectural Bronze & MetalsThermal Expansion & Hardwood StabilizationArtisan Joinery Curation
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