Women in Architecture
March 4th to 21st, 2010, Coimbra
Presentation The event intends to testify, analyze and commemorate the growing presence of women in University and, particularly, in Architecture. The Project has for aim to recapitulate the presence of women in history of architecture during the 20th Century; to present the research of women architects as evidence of that presence and vitality; and to debate the public presence and the contribution of women at several levels – architecture, history, critique, research – of the Portuguese scenario. This project is set for a vast audience, while approaching the issue of the role of women in contemporary society. The event “Women in Architecture” has 3 components: 1. COLLOQUIUM on Research projects in the field of city and architecture developed by women architects. Debates regarding “Women in Architecture” with the presence of Prof. Virgínia Ferreira, Helena Roseta, Ana Tostões, Prof. Paulo Varela Gomes, among others. To be held at the Science Museum of the University of Coimbra. Date and venue: March 4th, 2010, Amphitheatre of the Science Museum of the university of Coimbra> poster 2. EXHIBITION regarding a range of personalities and their contributions at an international level, during the 20th Century, to take place at the Science Museum of the University of Coimbra. Date and venue: release of the journal Joelho, # 1 on March 4th, 2010 > cover Other observations |