Projects by Female Architects from the Global South for Women's Day 2024

In our exploration of architectural endeavors, it is essential to recognize the persistent influence of women, particularly from the Global South, in shaping our built environment, especially the contributions of women who serve as catalysts for social change and cultural celebration. As we delve further into their narratives, it becomes evident that the architects’ lived experiences inform their creative processes, resulting in spaces that resonate with their users and surroundings. Architects like Sumaya Dabbagh, Mariam Issoufou, Tosin Oshinowo, and Marina Tabassum embody this enduring spirit of innovation and resilience.

This curated collection unfolds the narratives of some of the most compelling architectural projects by women from the Global South. From the unique streets of Dubai to the rural landscapes of Niger, each project serves as a testament to the power of architecture to transcend gender boundaries and create meaningful designs that connect people and their surroundings.

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DPV Residential Building / Adriano Pimenta

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  • Architects: Adriano Pimenta
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  31215 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Saint-Gobain, Archvaladares, Boavista Windows, Landlab, Secil Portugal, +1

Reframing the Concept of Building Envelope Through Minimalist Windows

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When we talk about the building envelope, we often make the analogy of a skin that protects and wraps the structure, creating a transition in the physical environment. This concept is interesting as it identifies that, similar to its function in humans, the skin plays a role in protecting and regulating the interior setting, besides contributing to the aesthetics of the building. In this way, both the human skin and the building envelope act as elements that respond to the stimuli of the surroundings and the life that develops within them. More than just protective barriers, they are experienced as means of active interaction with the context.

While envelopes evolve within diverse contexts, materials, and systems, minimalist windows distinguish themselves through their aesthetic qualities by being transparent and fluid skins. These windows excel with their functionality and visual lightness, standing out in the architectural landscape. In addition, they are noteworthy thanks to their versatility across different systems that connect life within the interior and exterior. Considering Swiss and Pritzker Prize-winning architect Peter Zumthor's statement that "architecture is exposed to life,” windows play a vital role in expressing that connection, becoming a significant part of the building's identity and essence.

Public Toilet in Dalinggen Village / Aerobic Architecture + Songyang County Yuankun Construction Co.,Ltd

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Corrugated House / monotrum

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  • Architects: monotrum
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  134
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Louis Poulsen
  • Professionals: ambiguous

New Herringbone Bridge in Kang County / 3andwich Design / He Wei Studio

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Çatalhöyük Visitor Center / TEGET

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Küçükköy, Turkey

Las Brisas House / Abarca Palma Arquitectos

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Navidad, Chile

Orbit House / Estudio PK

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Rincón de Milberg, Argentina
  • Architects: Estudio PK
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  523
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023

The House Under the Ground / WillemsenU

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Eindhoven, The Netherlands

Pinwheel Shelter / Studio EX

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Salbertrand, Italy

De Kwekerij Apartments / Arons & Gelauff architecten

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De Hué Space / Studio Voi

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  • Architects: Studio Voi
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  500
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Louis Poulsen

The Second Studio Podcast: Being an Optimistic Architect

The Second Studio (formerly The Midnight Charette) is an explicit podcast about design, architecture, and the everyday. Hosted by Architects David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet, it features different creative professionals in unscripted conversations that allow for thoughtful takes and personal discussions.

A variety of subjects are covered with honesty and humor: some episodes are interviews, while others are tips for fellow designers, reviews of buildings and other projects, or casual explorations of everyday life and design. The Second Studio is also available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss whether or not architects are optimists. Many claim to be, but are they? The two cover in what ways architects are optimists, when architects are pessimists, how to be an optimist and how it impacts one’s work, being a realist, and more.

Grand Granary Bookstore of Librairie Avant-Garde / SEU-ARCH Art+Zen Architects

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Machiya East of Kinkakuji Temple House / design it

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Kyoto, Japan

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