Raising the Roof (engl.)
Women Architects Who Broke Through the Glass Ceiling
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Beschreibung
This timely book celebrates the inspirational
achievements of women architects in every
corner of the world
Historically, women architects were disappointingly absent in the news and at awards ceremonies, but now they are spearheading some of the most exciting and important projects in every corner of the globe. These profiles of fifty female architects bring to light some of those projects and highlight pioneering women architects. Each architect is introduced in double-page spreads that include a brief biography, an overview of her philosophy and vision, and stunning photographs of her most significant works. Interviews with several of the architects provide a global perspective on how women are changing the face of the world—including feminist icon, philanthropist, and Nigerian “starchitect” Olajumoke Adenowo; Tatiana Bilbao, who is leading the way in sustainable Mexican architecture; Rossana Hu, who is fighting to preserve Chinese village culture in her rapidly urbanizing country; and Elizabeth Diller, who created the High Line, one of New York City’s most beloved public spaces, and helped redesign the city’s Museum of Modern Art. This volume offers indisputable and inspiring evidence that the architectural profession is no longer just a man’s game.
Ausstattung: With 250 color illustrations
Inspiring portraits of 50 women architects, from early pioneers to Pritzker Prize winners and contemporary "starchitects"
Featuring Eileen Gray, Zaha Hadid, Kazuyo Sejima, Yvonne Farrell, Shelly McNamara, Dorte Manrup, Elizabeth Diller and many more
Stunning photography of significant architectural works all across the globe
Autor*in
Agata Toromanoff
AGATA TOROMANOFF is an art and design historian. She has authored several books on art, design, photography and architecture, including Raising the Roof, Brutalism Reinvented and Building with Wood. She lives in France.
Themen in »Raising the Roof (engl.)«
porträt architektinnen architektin schwarzer rolli hornbrille breaking ground zaha hadid elizabeth diller eileen gray yvonne farrell dorte mandrup kazuyo sejima grafton nathalie de vries shelley mcnamara pritzker-preis