International Union of Women Architects
Historical Note
Founded in 1963, by Solange d'Herbez de la Tour, the International Union of Women Architects/Union International des Femmes Architectes (UIFA) aims to make known and promote the Woman Architect; to establish relationships and exchanges between professional women; to collect all information concerning the stature and professional life of these women world-wide; to favor friendship links and solidarity, between all members, without political, racial, or religious discrimination. UIFA also works closely with the International Union of Architects (UIA) and others for the interest of the built environment.
UIFA members range from over 75 different countries.
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Elevation Drawing, South View of "Altenwohnheim" [Retirement Home], March 5, 1964 (Ms1987-061)
Hilde Weström Architectural Collection, 1952-2000 (Ms1987-061)
History of Women Architects (Exhibit, 1986-1987), German Federal Republic Section of the International Union of Women Architects (UIFA)
An exhibit of documentary material about women architects in the early and middle 1900s. Includes photographs of the architects and their works with captions and abstracts. Women featured include Ray Eames, Eileen Gray, Florence Knoll, Lilly Reich, Hilde Westrom, and Emilie Winkelmann. Catalog accompanies the panels, with articles about women architects written by Karola Bloch, Grete Lihotzky, Helga Schmidt-Thomsen, and others.
International Union of Women Architects (UIFA) Conference Materials,
The International Union of Women Architects (UIFA) was founded in 1963 by Solange d'Herbez de la Tour. The organization aims to promote women in the profession by increasing the public's awareness of contributions made to the field by women and by creating a network of international colleagues. UIFA encourages the exchange of information through its regular conferences hosted by participating chapters from around the globe.
[OBSOLETE: SEE Ms2012-001] UIFA: Union Internationale des Femmes Architectes Conference Materials
Milka Bliznakov and Donna Dunay attended the UIFA conference in Tokyo, returning with posters about Zimbabwe and Japanese newspaper article and brochures. See also Galster, Rahm, and Young collections.
Hilde Weström Architectural Collection,
Born 1912 in Neisse, Upper Silesia, Germany. Architect of Berlin, Germany. Materials include biographical information, articles, photographs of Westrom and her designs, and architectural drawings for nine projects (1954-1970).