South American Architects Sandra Barclay and Gloria Cabral Win 2018 Women in Architecture Awards
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The Architectural Review and The Architects’ Journal’s 2018 Women in Architecture awards will be presented to two South American architects — Sandra Barclay and Gloria Cabral. Both the architects have been recognized by the jury for their mastery oSouth American Architects Sandra Barclay and Gloria Cabral Win 2018 Women in Architecture Awards
The Architectural Review and The Architects’ Journal’s 2018 Women in Architecture awards will be presented to two South American architects — Sandra Barclay and Gloria Cabral. Both the architects have been recognized by the jury for their mastery of materials.Peruvian architect Sandra Barclay has been awarded this year’s Architect of the Year award for her work on Peru’s Site Museum of Paracas Culture (Museo de Sitio de Paracas). The museum — built on a site that was destroyed in a 2007 earthquake — is designed to work with and withstand the harsh environment of the Paracas Desert. The jury stated: “Aware of the lack of control onsite and limited resources, the architects responded to the lack of context with a design that is both robust and simple, yet powerful, and even its man-made imperfection adds value to the building.”Paraguayan architect Gloria Cabral has been awarded the Moira Gemmill Prize for Emerging Architecture. Cabral is known for elevating humble materials in inventive ways. According to the jury: “Beyond her deep understanding of materials and construction, Cabral showed a sensitive appreciation of the life and use of the buildings she designs. Her commitment is extraordinary and her passion is infectious,” noted Arch Daily. Read more