divia award 2023

Making women in architecture visible-that is the goal of Diversity in Architecture e. V. (DIVIA). Celebrating its debut in 2023, DIVIA's international award for women architects and urban planners aims to help achieve this goal. Following the announcement of 27 nominees, selected by an international advisory board of experts for the six continents, a high-profile jury has chosen the five finalists: May al-Ibrashy (Africa), Katherine Clarke and Liza Fior (Europe), Marta Maccaglia (South America), Tosin Oshinowo (Africa), and Noella Nibakuze (Africa). Each of them is a pioneer in her field and an embodiment of DIVIA's philosophy, inspired by trailblazing architect Lina Bo Bardi, that "architecture is a social discipline." This catalogue retraces their paths and portrays their work visually and in dialogue. We learn what drives them, the obstacles they face(d) along the way, and about the opportunities that can be found in the leadership of women. This publication is a tribute to their cultural engagement, commitment, and deep sense of community-it is a recognition of their efforts to create environments that positively affect others and celebrates them as role models for the next generation of women architects.

DIVIA - DIVERSITY IN ARCHITECTURE E.V. was founded by Ursula Schwitalla and Christiane Fath in 2021. The platform is concerned with increasing the visibility of women in architecture and urban planning. Prizes for women can strengthen this process.