Charlotte Perriand was the creative force behind some of Le Corbusier’s best-known designs. Her story sheds light on the gender pay gap that follows us today.
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The Dark Side for Women Working From Home
For many women working from home, a personal home office is empowering. But it also means facing insecurities and the repression of female creativity.
Tradeswoman Judaline Cassidy On Being a Woman in Construction and Building Confidence in Girls
Judaline Cassidy is a feminist plumber, Tradeswomen activist, and public speaker.
Architect Turns Doula: Kim Holden on Birth Empowerment
After almost 30 years in the design world, Kim Holden switched careers and founded “Doula x Design” to support women as a birth and postpartum doula.
Moving Forward: Bina Bhattacharyya on Resilience, Creating Places, and Lifelong Learning
Bina Bhattacharyya, Associate Partner at Robert A.M. Stern Architects and design leader in the office, oversees projects across the United States and China.
Mademoiselle Editor: How Julia Gamolina is Writing a New Future
Architect and editor Julia Gamolina shares how her love of architecture led her to launch the women-focused platform, Madame Architect.
All In: Kimberly Dowdell on Bringing People Together and Diversity of Thought
Kimberly Dowdell is a licensed architect and frequent speaker on the topic of the future of architecture.
Landscape Designer Margaret Jankowsky on Urban Life and Pushing Things Further
Director of Development at Field Operations Margaret Jankowsky is combining over a decade of landscape design experience with strategic thinking.
Renovation Specialist Jean Brownhill on Embracing Diversity and Realizing Dreams
As the founder of Sweeten, Jean Brownhill specializes in helping people find the right contractor for their renovation projects and create their dream home.
Design Director Angie Lee on Complexity, Honesty, and Grit
Design Director at a large architecture firm in New York, Angie Lee has taken a multifaceted approach that integrates emotional design, technical precision, and artistic intuition in her work for 25 years.
How Do We Increase the Presence of Women in the Arts?
As diversity increases in the art and architectural worlds, we celebrate the work of women in these fields, and question if this presence is enough.
Architectural Designer Amina Blacksher on the Best Tips for Starting Your Career
In this Madame Architect feature, Amina Blacksher describes her path from her student days at Yale to starting her own studio.
Andrea Simitch on Living a Full Life and Women in Architecture
Architect Andrea Simitch shares insights on the creative process and how female architects are changing the game.
New Children’s Library Is Creating a Sense of Community for Women and Children In Need
The newly redesigned children’s library at Concourse House is providing a space for residents to come together.