AD Editorial Round Up: Women in Architecture

There are few topics that stir up more controversy on ArchDaily that that of . From those of you who vociferously advocate for women in the field to those who steadfastly purport that gender has no place in architecture at all, you, our readers, represent a wide spectrum of viewpoints and opinions on the subject.

And so, in honor of International Women’s Day, we’ve decided to take a look back at our past comment-stirring articles. Start with our incredibly popular Infographic: Women in Architecture and The 10 Most Overlooked Women in Architecture History; read our most recent on the subject, which tackles that “groan-inducing” Guardian article about women making “prettier cities”; then check out our controversial Editorials –  ”Is Zaha’s latest prize really an advancement for women?” and our simply titled “Women in Architecture: We Need Them“; and finish off by giving your own two cents, letting us know your answer to the question: “How Can We Close the Gap?

For the Love of Stairs

Apartament P1 / MAP/MX

On this day of love, we bring you a compilation of eye candy capable of meeting or exceeding the specifications of any architect. These seductive staircases demand a double take. From curvaceous to straightforward or no-strings-attached (literally), we’ve got something for everyone.

They’re yours to gaze at after the break.