Making Space: A history of New Zealand women in architecture

Hardback

Main Details

Title Making Space: A history of New Zealand women in architecture
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Elizabeth Cox
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:440
Dimensions(mm): Height 250,Width 220
Category/GenreArchitecture
History of architecture
Australia, New Zealand & Pacific history
ISBN/Barcode 9781991016348
ClassificationsDewey:720.9252
Audience
General
Illustrations Fully illustrated throughout (colour and black and white)

Publishing Details

Publisher Massey University Press
Imprint Massey University Press
Publication Date 20 October 2022
Publication Country New Zealand

Description

New Zealand women architects have faced decades of struggle to maintain a position in a male-dominated profession. This groundbreaking new book tells the story of their contribution to the creativity, built environment and community of New Zealand.

Author Biography

Elizabeth Cox is a Wellington historian who specialises in both architectural and women's history. She works as a Senior Historian at the Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Her book A Friend Indeed: The Saving of Old St Paul's, about the battle to save Old St Paul's Church in Wellington, was published in 2018. She has two blogs: one about the history of Old St Paul's and one about Wellington's heritage issues. She is also a Trustee of the Futuna Chapel in Wellington.