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A re-reading of architectural history through the lens of feminist practice
How Dutch women used design as a powerful tool for social change in the
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face of systemic exclusion
An urgent perspective on the intersection of gender, power and the built environment
The contributions of women to architectural history have long been overlooked. This book reconsiders that history by documenting the roles that collectively organized women played in shaping the built environment in the Netherlands by examining design as a tool for social change.
Two case studies anchor the narrative: the development of the Elisabeth Brugsmaflat in The Hague and the work of the first Women’s Advisory Committee on social housing design in Rotterdam. Through these examples, the book connects feminist theory with the realities of post-war housing design and shows how women intervened in spatial practices despite systemic exclusion.
Historical analysis demonstrates how feminist perspectives continue to influence architecture today. Instead of relegating these contributions to a footnote, the book treats them as fundamental to understanding how space, power, and gender intersect.
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Genres
History
Tags
Bouwkunst, architectuur
Reading Moods
Playful & Lighthearted
Emotional Rollercoaster
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Publishing Info
Publisher
nai010 uitgevers/publishers
Month-Year
Sep, 2026
ISBN
ISBN-13: 9789462089921
ISBN-10: 9462089922
Language
English
No. of Pages
320
Format
Hardcover
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