How has motherhood affected women’s existence, experience, and representation in architecture? How have motherhood norms and expectations, and the idea of the nuclear family, been shaped by architecture? What are the ways that mothers, as architects or otherwise, have made space for themselves, their families and communities? How have women given voice to their insights and experiences as makers and maintainers of domestic space? Finally, how do we tell histories of architecture and motherhood that avoid clichés, and yet which recognise how gender norms shape both paid professional and unpaid domestic labour?
This salon brings together architecture and design practitioners and researchers examining histories of architecture and motherhood in twentieth century Britain. As well as presenting and discussing their work, these speakers will consider the relationship between professional and personal selves when addressing this subject. Speakers: Anne Thorne, Cathy Hawley, Marianna Janowicz, Alex Banister, Cat Rossi and Kim Trogal.
This will be a hybrid event, please book online or in-person tickets through the booking link.
