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The 5 most influential female architects of the 20th century

On Women's Day, let's take a look at the portraits of those who have revolutionized the field of architecture, inspired and brought a new way of thinking about the future. In the 20th century, when the concept of women being tied to housework was still popular in many parts of the world, female architects blazed their own trail by designing houses. From Los Angeles to Tokyo, they reshape city skylines, from broken glass ceilings to structures that exude a distinctly feminine look.

1. Marion Mahony Griffin (1871-1961)

Born in 1871 in Chicago, Marion Mahony Griffin was one of the world's first licensed female architects. An early employee of Frank Lloyd Wright, the architect Griffin made his mark on architectural works (such as the Fishwick House in Australia and Henry Ford's private home in Michigan) that expanded the school's architectural style. American Prairie sect in the United States, India and Australia. She is now remembered as one of the greatest draftsmen in the history of architecture.
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2. Julia Morgan (1872-1957)

Julia Morgan has devoted her entire life to pursuing her passion for architecture. She was the first woman admitted to the prestigious Beaux-Arts de Paris school of fine arts and became the first female architect licensed in California. At that time, most female architects would work together with their husbands, but Morgan opened her own company in San Francisco after a year of collaborating with famous architect John Galen Howard.
In 85 years of hard work, she has completed more than 700 building designs. Her life project was tycoon William Randolph Heart's Hearst Castle, which she worked on for 30 years. In 2014, she became the first woman to receive the AIA Gold Medal awarded by the American Institute of Architects.
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3. Norma Merrick Sklarek (1926-2012)

Known as the Rosa Park of architecture, Norma Merrick Sklarek created a vibrant life for women of color. She was the first African American woman to be officially licensed as an architect in both New York and California. In her lifetime, she has designed everything from the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo to the Pacific Design Center and Terminal 1 at Los Angeles International Airport. In 1985, she teamed up with Margot Siegel and Katherine Diamond to open one of the largest women-owned architectural firms in the country. Sklarek is not only remembered for his architectural prowess but also for his support and admiration of female architects in the region.

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4. Zaha Hadid (1950 – 2016)

Dubbed the "Queen of Curves", British-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid is famous for her architectural philosophy: "There are 360 ​​degrees, so why stick to one thing?". She has created buildings with unique curves, from the Guangzhou Opera House in China to the Heydar Aliyev Center in Azerbaijan. Hadid has broken all norms with bold designs that push boundaries.
In 2004, she became the first female architect in the world to receive the Pritzker Architecture Prize. Hadid suddenly passed away in 2016, leaving endless grief for architecture enthusiasts. Her legacy works are a lasting testament to human vision and endless creativity.

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5. Kazuyo Sejima (1956- )

In 2010, Japanese female architect Kazuyo Sejima became the second woman in the world to be honored with the Pritzker Architecture Prize (along with male colleague Ryue Nishizawa, who co-founded the architecture firm SANAA based in Japan). Tokyo in 1995).

Sejima is known for designing minimalist, modernist buildings inspired by her Japanese heritage. Not only encapsulating his designs in the Land of the Rising Sun, Sejima also brought his name to the world, from the United States to Spain through notable works such as the Museum of Contemporary Art. 21st Century, Kanazawa in Japan and the New Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
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