The position of women in the architectural practice

History Thesis

Student report (2022)

Authors

M.A. Spapens Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

B.L. Hansen Teachers of Practice / A - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment
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Published Date

14-04-2022

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

This thesis aims to show the historical development of women in the architectural profession in the UK from 1950-2000. The chosen period and location illustrate a specific period in gender history of the UK where women were studying architecture and pioneer woman architects were recognised, but the field was still male-dominated. This historical development is analysed by two pioneer women architects: Zaha Hadid and Patty Hopkins. The research question is:

‘What is the relation between pioneer women architects and the general position of women in the architectural work field in the second half of the 20th century in the United Kingdom?’.