letters to a young architect
„It wasn’t until I gained prominence outside the architecture sphere that my voice began to be heard.” Oana Bogdan, &bogdan
„(...) we are the first generation of women after the second world war to be able to study, live a fullfilling practice and raise a family together. This is only possible in times of peace and because we live in a democratic open-minded society. On a personal level it is only possible with the help of a team and shared family work.” Helga Blocksdorf
„Stay yourself, as an architect, as a woman, as a female architect (…)” Els Claessens, Tania Vandenbussche, ectv architecten
„So one of the most important lessons I’ve learned is that respect for yourself & others should always come first.” Sylvie Bruyninckx, VIVA Architecture
„During my studies I was encouraged to expect a golden future in the real world. My self-will, ambition and originality were praised. The reality was subsequently sobering. Sometimes rigid, sometimes boring, sometimes extremely frustrating, with little room for my ambitions. That I kept believing in myself anyway had to do with self-initiated work on publications and research, together with colleagues, friends and other enthusiasts.” Mechthild Stuhlmacher, Korteknie Stuhlmacher Architecten
„This thought that no one has thought yet. Pursue this idea. It’s not about genious, it’s about everyday life, personal stuff.” Karin Hartmann
