Description: "'Greatness: Diverse Designers of Architecture' is a compelling exploration of the contributions of diverse architects to the field of architecture. This book delves into the essence of various architectural typologies, including residential, institutional, and master planning, through the lens of designers from varied backgrounds."-- Provided by publisher.
Brief description: Architect. Activist. Visionary. Leader. Audacious Disrupter of the Status Quo. As the 315th living African American woman registered architect in the United States, Pascale Sablan is dedicated to advancing architecture for the betterment of society by bringing visibility and voice to the issues concerning women and BIPOC designers. She lives in New York with her young son.
Review Quotes: "...GREATNESS highlights 40 groundbreaking U.S. and international projects, demonstrating how diverse perspectives foster dignity, well-being, and belonging. Through innovative approaches to residential, cultural, institutional, and master plan design, the featured works address some of the industry's most pressing issues, including housing injustice, redlining, and environmental sustainability." --Design Magazine
"Showcasing the work of 47 contemporary architects and designers through essays, case studies, illustrations, and photography, Greatness aims to move the profession beyond societal barriers. Sablan's subjects address issues such as housing injustice, redlining, and environmental sustainability; increase the visibility of diverse architectural talents; and acknowledge the experiences that have delivered memorable architectural, cultural, urban, institutional, and residential designs." --i+s
2026 Winner of Gold in Design for Social Impact
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