Jane Hall Knihy

A ground-breaking visual survey of architecture designed by women from the early twentieth century to the present day 'Would they still call me a diva if I were a man?' asked Zaha Hadid, challenging as she did so more than a century of stereotypes about female architects. In the same spirited approach, Breaking Ground is a pioneering visual manifesto of more than 200 incredible buildings designed by women all over the world. Featuring twentieth-century icons such as Julia Morgan, Eileen Gray and Lina Bo Bardi, and the best contemporary talent, from Kazuyo Sejima to Elizabeth Diller and Grafton Architects, this book is, above all else, a ground-breaking celebration of extraordinary architecture.

The book explores the interplay between media and political institutions, focusing on their influence on public perceptions and discussions regarding social issues, cultural standards, and policies. It addresses critical themes such as race and gender in American politics, the dynamics of the 2020 elections, and the impact of the global coronavirus pandemic, highlighting new directions in understanding these intersections.