The 10 Most Overlooked Women in
Architecture History
- 01:00 - 8 March, 2013
- by Nicky Rackard
Looking
back on architectural history, you could be forgiven for thinking that women
were an invention of the 1950’s, alongside spandex and power steering - but
this couldn’t be further from the truth. Big names like Le Corbusier, Mies,
Wright and Kahn often had equally inspired female peers, but the rigid
structure of society meant that their contributions tended to be overlooked.
In honor of International Woman’s Day 2013, we take a look at the 10
greatest overlooked women in architectural history.