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Symposium “Re-Studying the Archives: A Historical Review of Women’s Contributions to Architecture”

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València , Spain Architectural Information Center CIA, Higher Technical School of Architecture (ETSA), Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)

Contact: Eva M. Alvarez Isidro, PhD, and Carlos J. Gómez Alfonso, PhD

Email: sokolina@sbcglobal.net

Website: https://www.lalibreria.upv.es/portalEd/UpvGEStore/products/p_6498-1-1

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The Symposium “Re-Studying the Archives: A Historical Review of Women’s Contributions to Architecture” in celebration of Women’s History Month marks the commencement of the annual SAH Women in Architecture Affiliate Group Program.

Held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (GMT+1) at the Architectural Information Center CIA, Higher Technical School of Architecture (ETSA), Universitat Politècnica de València UPV, Spain, it is linked to the 6th International Conference on Architecture and Gender (1973–2023). The Symposium aims to recover and showcase the contributions of women in architecture, many of which were featured during the conference. The ICAG2023 Book of Proceedings will be presented by conference organizers, followed by three thematic talks. The event promotes critical dialogue, diversity, and the recognition of women’s voices within the architectural and academic communities.

Streaming provided by UPV.
Language: Spanish with auto-translated subtitles. 
Organizing and Participating Entities: CUG UPV-GVA, SAH Women in Architecture Affiliate Group, MujerArquitectA, School of Architecture UPV.
Reference: Book of Proceedings ICAG 2023, https://www.lalibreria.upv.es/portalEd/UpvGEStore/products/p_6498-1-1.

Participants:

  • Eva M. Alvarez Isidro, PhD Architect, Department of Architectural Projects, Universitat Politècnica de València (Spain). Editor of the proceedings book for the 6th International Congress on Architecture and Gender.
  • Carlos J. Gómez Alfonso, PhD Architect, Department of Architectural Projects, Universitat Politècnica de València (Spain). Editor of the proceedings book for the 6th International Congress on Architecture and Gender.
  • María Soledad Larraín Salinas, PhD Candidate in Architecture, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Faculty member at the School of Architecture, Universidad de Valparaíso. Researcher specializing in the intersection of gender and architectural production.
  • Macarena Paz Barrientos, Faculty and researcher at the University of Chile. Faculty member at the School of Architecture, Universidad Federico Santa María. Specialist in alternative pedagogies and gender studies in architecture.
  • Mónica Díaz Vera, PhD Architect, University of Chile. Faculty member at the School of Architecture, UNIAC, in Santiago, Chile. Researcher specializing in spatial experiences and urban representations from a gender perspective.

Logistics:

  • Introduction and General Presentation of the Event. 5:00 PM–5:15 PM
    Moderator: Soledad Larraín. Welcome to attendees and contextualization of the event in celebration of Women’s History Month.
  • Presentation of the Book of Proceedings 5:15 PM–5:40 PM
    "ICAG 2023 BOOK OF PROCEEDINGS, UPV Conferences Collection" Eva Álvarez and Carlos Gómez
  • Talks 5:40 PM–6:10 PM
    • "Gender Disparities in Architectural Production and Publishing" María Soledad Larraín Salinas
    • "(Un)Learning: Stories from Architecture Teaching and Learning to Challenge the Canon" Macarena Paz Barrientos Díaz
    • "Representing the Intangible: Feminist Teaching Practices at the Violeta Parra Museum" Mónica Díaz
    • Roundtable and Q&A 6:10 PM–6:30 PM Moderator: Soledad Larraín
    • Closing of the Event 7:00 PM