Description: Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation creates opportunities with national attention to demonstrate the breadth of achievement in the building industries by women at the highest levels. Through a juried mapping project, Built by Women recognizes the significant but often overlooked work of women architects, landscape architects, urban designers, engineers, contractors, and developers in selected cities. Following previous programs in Manhattan and Los Angeles, the 2026 Built by Women map will center on New
The Los Angeles metropolitan area was the focus of the 2020 Built by Women competition.
We received an abundance of submissions during the open call, reviewed by an all-woman jury led by Joan Blumenfeld, FAIA. Jurors selected 64 projects that spans over 100 years, with the purpose to begin a deeper exploration of the important and brilliant ways that women shape the built environment.
The printed map, designed by Yay Brigade, doubles as a poster when unfolded, showcasing the names of the women whose projects are featured.