Diversity in Architecture

A black and white page from a publication. On the left, a large serif heading reads Jury's Statement, followed by paragraphs of text. On the right, the Winner is listed as Marta Maccaglia, and the Finalists are May Al-Ibrashy, Katherine Clarke & Liza Fior, Noella Nibakuze, and Tosin Oshinowo. The names are in a large, elegant serif font.

A two-page magazine article about architect Marta Maccaglia. The left page features a portrait of her in a red patterned jacket with arms crossed, set against a leafy green background. The right page has text and a large pull quote about education being the main tool for freedom.

A photo collage of a school in a rural, mountainous setting. Exterior shots show children in orange robes playing outside red brick buildings with unique roofs. An interior shot shows a classroom with lime-green walls where children sit on the floor around a teacher.

A two-page magazine spread about the Nursery and Primary School in Unión Alto Sanibeni, Peru. On the left, an aerial shot shows the school nestled in a green, hilly landscape, with a ground-level view of its red brick and wood facade below. On the right, three interior photos highlight the warm wood construction, showing children playing and learning in open hallways and multi-level spaces.

A two-page magazine spread featuring an article about architect May Al-Ibrashy. A portrait on the left shows her with dark curly hair and a black top, smiling with her arms crossed. The page includes biographical text. The right page features a large quote and the rest of the interview in columns.

A page layout about the Mausoleum of al-Imam al-Shafi'i, combining photographs and architectural drawings. Photos show workers on scaffolding around the large exterior dome, the ornate gold and green patterned interior, a conservator restoring a painted ceiling, and close-ups of decorative friezes. Line drawings depict the building's east elevation and ground floor plan.

A page layout for the Al-Hattaba Masterplan project in Cairo. The page includes text on the left and three photographs on the right, showing scenes from the historic neighborhood: a wide cityscape of sandy-colored buildings and domes, a narrow street with a child, and a stone alley with steps.

A two-page magazine spread featuring an article about architects Katherine Clarke and Liza Fior. The left page includes a photograph of the two women in a studio setting, next to columns of text. The right page continues the article, which is in an interview format, and is headed by a large pull quote.

A two-page magazine spread about the Wonderlab project. The left page shows an architectural plan of a public space, with two photos below of people enjoying urban parks. The right page features text and a large photo of an indoor gallery with a prominent, suspended red quilted structure supported by wooden A-frames over a hardwood floor.

A magazine-style layout showcasing an architectural project. On the left is a large, detailed floor plan. On the right, a collage of photos shows the interior: children engaging with a science exhibit, a grand staircase with slides built into it, a large dark circular room, and minimalist wooden seating areas with modern art on the walls.

A two-page magazine article about Rwandan architect Noella Nibakuze. The left page features a professional portrait of Nibakuze, a Black woman with short curly hair, smiling with her arms crossed, alongside her biography. The right page features a large quote from her about inclusion and the text of an interview in two columns.

A collage of images and diagrams presenting an architectural and landscape design project. The main images include an aerial view of a campus with a prominent figure-eight shaped building in a rural, green setting, and a detailed 3D cross-section diagram illustrating the site's ecological systems. Additional photos show a ground-level view of a building in a meadow, a top-down site plan, and another aerial shot of the figure-eight structure.

A two-page magazine spread featuring an article on architect Tosin Oshinowo. The left page has a large portrait of Oshinowo, a Black woman with her arms crossed, wearing blue cat-eye glasses and a sheer blue top with embroidery. The right page continues the article, headed by a large pull quote about how great creativity comes from great struggle.

A photo collage showcasing a large housing development in a dry, arid landscape. Aerial shots show the expansive, grid-like layout of single-story, earth-toned homes with red and green roofs. Ground-level photos detail the architecture, including bright green and yellow open-air steel-framed walkways and verandas, with people walking and sitting in the community.

A two-page magazine spread about the Rensource Energy Office by Tosin Oshinowo. A large photo on the left shows the modern building's dark exterior covered in a grid of solar panels. Three smaller photos on the right show the building's bright, minimalist interior from different angles and a close-up of the solar panel facade.

divia award 2023

Diversity in Architecture e.V.

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Foreword by: Christiane Fath

Contributions by: Veronika Lukashevich, Francesca Ferguson , Stella Lee

Edited by: Ursula Schwitalla, Christiane Fath

May 2023, 92 Pages, 160 Photos

Hardcover

226mm x 294mm

ISBN: 978-3-7757-5525-2

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| Inspiring Role Models for a Younger Generation of Women Architects

Making women in architecture visible—that is the goal of Diversity in Architecture e. V. (DIVIA). Celebrating its debut in 2023, its international award for women architects and urban planners aims to help achieve this goal. Following the announcement of 27 nominees, selected by an international Advisory Board with experts form the six continents, a high-profile jury has chosen the five finalists: May al-Ibrashy, Marta Maccaglia, Noella Nibakuze, Katherine Clarke & Liza Fior and Tosin Oshinowo. Each of them is a pioneer in her field and an embodiment of DIVIA's philosophy, inspired by trailblazing architect Lina Bo Bardi that "architecture is a social discipline." This catalogue retraces their paths and portrays their work. In conversation with them we learn about what drives them, the obstacles they have face(d) along the way, and the opportunities that lie in female leadership. This publication is a tribute to their cultural engagement, ethics, and deep sense of community— it is a recognition of their efforts to create environments that positively affect others and celebrates them as role models for the next generation of female architects.

DIVIA—DIVERSITY IN ARCHITECTURE E. V. was founded by Ursula Schwitalla and Christiane Fath in 2021. The platform's aim is to increase the visibility of women in architecture and urban planning and to promote equality.