Missing in Architecture

The Equal Architect symposium aimed to enhance awareness and understanding of the significance of female architects within the education system.

Helen Aston recently discussed her proposals for a Feminist School of Architecture at the 'Missing in Architecture' conference in Glasgow with a conversation style presentation alongside Master in Architecture student Abi Patel.

Helen is senior lecturer at the Manchester School of Architecture. She leads the feminist studio atelier PRAXXIS at the MSA, where Abi is competing her thesis project 'Future Architects Network'.

The Equal Architect symposium hosted by Missing in Architecture and the Mackintosh School of Architecture and in collaboration with Creative Scotland, Architecture and Design Scotland, GSA Sustainability Group and Glasgow Institute of Architects, GIA, aimed to enhance awareness and understanding of the significance of female architects within the education system and the profession and to provoke discussions to create a more equal environment for all whilst celebrating the work of past, present and future generations of architects. Find out more here.