Making Space: Women and the Man Made Environment

Making Space is a groundbreaking 1984 book that challenges sexist assumptions about gender and sexuality and proposes alternative forms of practice. It was written collaboratively by the Matrix Feminist Architect's collective, an architectural practice seeking to establish a feminist approach to design. The new edition includes a new introduction by leading feminists in architecture.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 08 March 2022
Publisher: Verso Books

Making Space is a groundbreaking work that was first published in 1984, challenging us to examine the profound impact of the built environment on the lives of women. It exposes the deeply ingrained sexist assumptions about gender and sexuality that shape the design and planning of our cities. Written collaboratively by the feminist collective Matrix, this book offers a comprehensive critique of the patriarchal built environment, both in private homes and public spaces. It provides alternative practices that remain relevant today, paving the way for a feminist future.

Several authors were part of the London-based Matrix Feminist Architects collective, an architectural practice established in 1980 with the mission of bringing a feminist perspective to design. They worked on diverse design projects, including community centers, children's facilities, and women's centers. Others were involved in building work, teaching, and research.

The new edition of Making Space includes a fresh introduction written by renowned feminists in architecture, shedding light on the context, process, and enduring legacy of this influential book.

Weight: 152g
Dimension: 139 x 209 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839765711