DIVIA Award 2023 Diversity in Architecture

Diversity in Architecture e.V. (DIVIA) announced the five finalists for its international award for women architects and urban planners, who are pioneers in their field and embody the philosophy of trailblazing architect Lina Bo Bardi. The publication pays tribute to their cultural engagement, ethics, and deep sense of community and recognizes them as role models for the next generation of female architects.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 92 pages
Publication date: 22 June 2023
Publisher: Hatje Cantz

Diversity in Architecture e.V. (DIVIA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the field of architecture. Their mission is to make women in architecture visible and to create a more equitable and diverse architectural profession. In 2023, DIVIA will debut its international award for women architects and urban planners, with the goal of recognizing and celebrating the achievements of these women and inspiring the next generation of female architects.

The announcement of 27 nominees for the award was made by an international Advisory Board, consisting of experts from six continents. The Advisory Board selected the nominees based on their outstanding contributions to the field of architecture and their commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion.

A high-profile jury, consisting of renowned architects and industry professionals, was then tasked with selecting the five finalists for the award. The jury carefully considered the nominees' work, their achievements, and their impact on the architectural profession.

The five finalists for the 2023 Diversity in Architecture e.V. International Award for Women Architects and Urban Planners are:

May al-Ibrashy (Africa)
Katherine Clarke & Liza Fior (Europe)
Marta Maccaglia (South America)
Tosin Oshinowo (Africa)
Noella Nibakuze (Africa)

Each of these women is a pioneer in her field and an embodiment of DIVIA's philosophy, which emphasizes the social discipline of architecture. Inspired by trailblazing architect Lina Bo Bardi, who believed that "architecture is a social discipline," DIVIA's mission is to create environments that positively affect others and celebrate the role of women in architecture.

This catalog showcases the work of the five finalists and provides an in-depth look at their paths and achievements. In conversation with them, we learn about what drives them, the obstacles they have faced along the way, and the opportunities that lie in female leadership.

The publication is a tribute to the cultural engagement, ethics, and deep sense of community of these women architects. It recognizes their efforts to create environments that positively affect others and celebrates them as role models for the next generation of female architects.

DIVIA's International Award for Women Architects and Urban Planners is an important step towards achieving gender equality in the architectural profession. It serves as a platform for recognizing and celebrating the achievements of women architects and urban planners, while also inspiring the next generation to pursue careers in the field.

We hope that this catalog will inspire and empower women architects and urban planners, and help to create a more inclusive and diverse architectural profession for all.

Weight: 548g
Dimension: 293 x 226 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783775755252