09/03/2026
With each passing year, International Women’s Day creates an important pause within architecture and the wider built environment. It draws attention to the experiences of women across our industry and prompts conversations that reach beyond the date itself.
To mark the occasion, we spoke with women across our studio at different stages of their careers. Those conversations have come together in a new article on our website, “Perspectives from Women at SPACE.”
Their reflections offer a candid snapshot of where the profession stands today. Progress is visible, yet the pace remains uneven. Alongside this, the conversations revealed the quiet influence of peer networks within practice, where shared advice, lived experience, and honest discussion continue to support women as they navigate their careers.
As Architect Donna Khan reflects in the article:
“I’ve found real strength in female peers. When women come together in practice, there’s an unspoken understanding and a willingness to share advice and lift each other up.”
Reflecting on the conversations, Sara Townley, Brand Manager at SPACE Architects, adds:
“These conversations reminded us that, for women, a career in architecture is multifaceted. It is made up of individual journeys, some challenging, some encouraging, and often both at once. International Women’s Day creates space for those perspectives to be heard more widely, but its true value lies in acting on what we come to understand so that the next generation encounters fewer barriers than the last.”
This year’s theme, Give to Gain, centres on the idea that progress depends on what the profession chooses to give. When opportunity and recognition are extended at every stage of a career, the discipline becomes stronger and more in tune with the communities it serves.
Read the full article via the link in our bio.
