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.
Julia Morgan's quietly revolutionary architecture—a blend of Beaux-Arts and Bay Area influences—is finally earning its due.
Born in San Francisco in 1872, Morgan would grow up to become one of the most prolific and talented architects in the United States.
A new biography looks at the largely forgotten architect who executed more than 700 building projects in California, including the Hearst Castle.
March 13, 2022Few if any women architects have had the impact of Julia Morgan, who did much of her pioneering work more than a century ago. Morgan (1872–1957) — a California native who was a prime interpreter of the state’s design idioms — will always be remembered for spending three decades creating one of the […]
The work of Julia Morgan, one of the University of California’s most distinguished alumnae, will be showcased during a local architectural tour on Sunday, Nov. 18.
Born in San Francisco in 1872, Morgan would grow up to become one of the most prolific and talented architects in the United States.
The fairytale cottages featured here prove that fairy tales ARE real. Carefully chosen for their irresistible charm, a more romantic and picturesque cottage collection cannot be found anywhere!
Guess the Architect Contest Winner Presenting the winner of our September 2013 Guess the Architect Contest Photo © Michael de Lapaz SEPTEMBER 2013 CLUE
Of gender, labor, media — and now, renewal.
Born in San Francisco in 1872, Morgan would grow up to become one of the most prolific and talented architects in the United States.
In the past 120 years, these women have all made an impact on our world.
Of gender, labor, media — and now, renewal.
A new biography looks at the largely forgotten architect who executed more than 700 building projects in California, including the Hearst Castle.
Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 178, a 1915 Mission Revival building designed by Julia Morgan. Big Orange Landmarks
Of gender, labor, media — and now, renewal.
The first woman admitted into the Ecole des Beaux Arts, Julia Morgan, designed an astounding 700 buildings during her career. What makes Ms. Morgan's life truly groundbreaking was that she was also California's first female architect. Author John Mark Wilson has written a tribute to her entitled...
A 1909 Julia Morgan perched on a hill in Vallejo took his breath away.
Architect Juila Morgan was one of the first great American women architects. In her lifetime, she designed 700 structures. Featured here is Wyntoon, a California getaway she created for William R…
A new biography looks at the largely forgotten architect who executed more than 700 building projects in California, including the Hearst Castle.
Built for newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst (pictured), the property took 28 years to build by the time it was completed in 1947. It is set in 127 acres in San Simeon, halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Image 6 of 6 from gallery of Julia Morgan: The Trailblazing Female Architect Overlooked No More by The New York Times. Asilomar YWCA; Pacific Heights, CA (1913-1928) / Julia Morgan. Image courtesy of Joel Puliatti; Julia Morgan, Architect of Beauty
One of my favorite things to do is see historic places around town (or when I am traveling). As I was eating lunch today, I got to thinking that maybe...
Built for newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst (pictured), the property took 28 years to build by the time it was completed in 1947. It is set in 127 acres in San Simeon, halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Pictures of Marion Davies were everywhere at the lavish beach retreat built by her longtime love William Randolph Hearst.
“mira I walked by this Julia Morgan building in Berkeley. #sketch #drawing #architecture #juliamorgan - Check out #dh…”
A first look at Architectural Digest's new book featuring 30 of the most intriguing homes from all over the world. In stores this fall.
