The Women Who Changed Architecture: Women Who Changed Architecture by Willis, Beverly

A 2022 ALA Choice Magazine Outstanding Academic Title

A visual and global chronicle of the triumphs, challenges, and impact of over 100 women in architecture, from early practitioners to contemporary leaders.

Marion Mahony Griffin passed the architectural licensure exam in 1898 and created exquisite drawings that buoyed the reputation of Frank Lloyd Wright. Her story is one of the many told in The Women Who Changed Architecture, which sets the record straight on the transformative impact women have made on architecture. With in-depth profiles and stunning images, this is the most comprehensive look at women in architecture around the world, from the nineteenth century to today.

Discover contemporary leaders, like MacArthur Fellow Jeanne Gang, spearheading sustainable design initiatives, reimagining cities as equitable spaces, and directing architecture schools. An essential read for architecture students, architects, and anyone interested in how buildings are created and the history behind them.

Author: Beverly Willis
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
Published: 03/29/2022
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.65lbs
Size: 10.10h x 7.60w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9781616898717

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 05/01/2022 pg. 89
Choice 08/01/2022

About the Author
Amale Andraos is the dean of Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, and cofounder of WORKac, a New York-based studio named the top US design firm by Architect in 2017.

Architect Beverly Willis is cofounder of the New York City-based Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation, which advances the recognition of women's contributions to architecture.

Jan Cigliano Hartman is principal of Jan Hartman Books and a former senior editor at Princeton Architectural Press.