Description

Untold Stories introduces a new view on Danish Modernism, celebrating the skills and knowledge of the women architects of the period. From 1930, the first generation of women were graduating in this discipline, and they offered a unique point of view on urban planning, affordable housing, and public buildings during a period of significant change in Danish society. Practitioners in the field were creating an entirely new built environment, designing everything from kitchens to urban spaces for the new life of the modern welfare state - designs that most Danes still use every day. While a small group of male architects have historically been lauded for these achievements, this book explains for the first time the fundamental role women played in shaping architectural history, and tells a new story that captures real diversity and nuance.