events
their perspective
their perspective04 August 2022School of Explorative Architecture (SEA) | 25 Commercial St, Cape TownJoin us for an exhibition which celebrates, acknowledges and gives space to the identities represented by ‘her+’ that have been othered by the patriarchy in celebration of an inclusive women’s month. Exhibiting Anna Sango, Tshego Mako, Helenard Louw and Queering the Map at August First Thursday.
Decorex Johannesburg
Decorex Johannesburg28 - 31 July 2022The Sandton Convention CentreHer Perspective is partnering with SAOTA to bring our timeline to @decorexafrica in Joburg.⁠ ⁠ Pop in to make your mark on our timeline and experience the most exciting design expo in Africa.⁠ ⁠ 28-31 July @ .⁠
Decorex Africa (@decorexafrica) • Instagram photos and videos
Decorex Cape Town16 - 19 June 2022CTICC | Cape Town International Conference CentreWe're making history at Decorex Africa, and you're invited!⁠ Pop in to make your mark on our timeline and experience the most exciting design expo in Africa.⁠ ⁠ Let's recover her+ stories.
Logo
Logo Launch10 June 2022We officially have a logo! Look out for it at future events and maybe even on a cute tote or two available for purchase! A big thank you to Clarissa Vermeer for bringing our logo dreams to life!
Events Games Series
Game Series17 March - 5 April 2022Instagram In celebration of reaching 100 timeline entries and International Women's Month, we've lined up a series of games for our followers!⁠ We will be posting one game each week, with some exciting prizes up for grabs. Prizes include a Deckle Edge voucher, Artsauce voucher, book vouchers and an incredible Renee Roussouw art print! Stay tuned to our Instagram page and get involved!
Events Winds of Change
Winds of Change 1 Dec 2021 - 31 Jan 2022Open Co - Workspace | 163 Bree Street, Cape Town Join us for the launch of Winds of Change. The installation brings to light the current demographics of the South African Architectural Profession to emphasise the need to support transformation in the industry.⁠ Thank you to Malachite Fynbos Gin for hosting the bar, CifA and Open Co Workspace for the gorgeous gallery space. "When the winds of change blow, some people build walls, others build windmills" - Chinese proverb⁠. Come be part of the change!
Events All of Us
All of Us / All of Me August 2021THE ARCHITECT | pop up gallery In collaboration with The W.H.Y. Project. Come tell us who's the architect, who inspires you, who is the architect you want to be and how does your history and culture influence your design approach? Join us for First Thursdays to connect and learn together as we discuss the struggles and triumphs of women who strive to make a positive impact on the built environment. Can’t wait to (virtually) see you there!
Social Media Post Calendar
Resources page launchAugust 2020Her Perspective websiteWe've launched our resources page! Explore books, films, essays, podcasts, and initiatives that focus on women+ and the incredible work they do. Do you know of a great resource that isn't on the list? Please help us grow the page by sending in your suggestion!
her perspective | an incomplete archive
Website launchMarch 2020Her Perspective websiteWe've launched our website! You can now access the original timeline and more right here!
timeline
Original Her Perspective ExhibitionAugust 2019THE ARCHITECT | pop up gallery Come celebrate women in architecture! Recover her stories and acknowledge her contributions to the built environment by writing her name on the timeline.
Events Ignite
Ignite!April 2019THE ARCHITECT | pop up gallery Join Archifemme for the First Thursdays exihibition Ignite! The exhibition is presented in conjunction with the W.H.Y. Project, Matri-Archi, Examplar, the Women's Property Network, CifA and guest speaker Karuni Naidoo.
Events Archifemme
Archifemme2018 - 2019UCT | Univeristy of Cape TownCome learn with us! In collaboration with the UCT School of Architecture Planning and Geomatics, Architecture in Development and The W.H.Y. Project. Join Archifemme for a series of activities aiming to create a supportive platform for under- and postgraduate architecture students at UCT.
features
House and Leisure
House & Leisure - BloomSeptember 2021South AfricaWe've been featured in the Spring 2021 issue of House and Leisure! "Building without Bias - A new online tool designed to map a gender-equal future for the built environment sees Binwe Adebayo explore the significance of an ever-growing online archive of women in architecture." Read more in the latest issue of House and Leisure, available in-store or online.
 Bauwalt Magazine
Bauwalt MagazineAugust 2021GermanyWe are being featured in the latest issue of Bauwelt Magazine! The upcoming issue of Bauwelt, the German architectural journal, is dedicated to the topic of gender justice in architecture. Her Perspective will be featured as part of a compilation of articles focused on 'Gender in contemporary architectural discourse'. Read more in Bauwelt Magazine.
Leading Architecture
Leading Architecture & DesignAugust 2021South AfricaWe will be featured in the August issue of Leading Architecture & Design! In celebration of Women's Month, Leading Architecture & Design has profiled a dozen inspiring women in the built environment, showcasing their skills and achievements, and their views on the challenges that the industry faces. Senior Associate at SAOTA, Danielle Reimers, speaks on the lack of equality and diversity within the building industry, and how initiatives like Her Perspective are fighting to make a change.