Making Space: A history of New Zealand women in architecture
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Making Space: A history of New Zealand women in architecture
By (Author) Elizabeth Cox
Massey University Press
Massey University Press
20th October 2022
New Zealand
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
History of architecture
Gender studies: women and girls
Australasian and Pacific history
720.9252
Physical Properties
Paperback
448
Width 220mm, Height 250mm, Spine 33mm
1450g
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 Bio
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.
