Women in Design 2020+ was an International Conference curated by The HECAR Foundation in January 2020 in Mumbai. It was a landmark event for design professionals, students and enthusiasts.

Keynote Lectures

Keynote Lectures

Panel Discussions

‘The Role of Community in Conservation’

An exploration of the diverse approaches towards the practice of conservation, restoration and adaptive reuse.

‘Diverse practices in India and beyond’

A discussion on the complexities of working as a professional in today’s world and the challenges faced in the current scenario by women designers.

‘Retrospective then and now’

The panelists of the iconic Women In Architecture 2000 Plus reconvene after two decades to talk about the evolution of their practice.

‘Retrospective then and now’

The panelists of the iconic Women In Architecture 2000 Plus reconvene after two decades to talk about the evolution of their practice.

Lectures

Morag Myerscough, UK

‘We make belonging’
A powerful talk showcasing visually engaging forms of graphics, art and design.

Nandini Somaya Sampat, India

‘A city’s resilience through its architecture’
Lecture showcasing a city’s resilience through its architecture with a research-based approach to designs.

Yasaman Esmaili, Iran

‘Chahar: A nomadic design process for and from the community’
The process of architectural design that is shaped and evolved from the community.

Martha Thorne, Spain

‘Changing criteria for changing times’
Executive director of the Pritzker Architecture Prize shares some rare insights from the Pritzker commitee.

Salma Samar Damluji, Lebanon

‘Earth Architecture and Reconstruction’
Lecture on Rebuilding war torn Yemen using earth architecture and design.

Sunita Kohli, India

‘Illustrated talk on the creation of New Delhi and Sir Edwin Lutyens’
The talk highlights the colonial architecture of India and the impact it has on the future generation.

Mary Norman Woods, USA

‘Women in the archives’
The lecture explores the archives of work and lives of women designers highlighting importance of archiving their work.

Madhavi Desai, India

‘Challenging the canon: Women in architecture in India’
A lecture discussing the role of women architects in the making of modernism in India.

Joana Dabaj, UK

‘Participatory architecture for community empowerment’
A talk discussing her innovative spatial urban interventions that catalyze positive change in the Middle east and Europe.

Elizabeth Vines, Australia

‘Conservation, sustainability and challenges of liveable cities today’
Conservation architect shares her journey from an architect to an activist.

Johanna Gibbons, UK

‘Second Nature’
Lecture on an alternative method of approaching the landscapes design and public spaces we inhabit.

Rashmi Poddar, India

‘The feminine principle’
Lecture explores the pedagogical approach of examining Indian art and aesthetics.

Laila Iskandar, Egypt

‘Livelihoods through self employment in recycling sector’
Talk highlighting the work in the Sustainable waste management at Cairo and its impact on the community.

Chavi Rajawat, India

‘Soda village, Rajasthan’
The youngest woman Sarpanch shares her inspiring story about developing and nurturing the rural part of India.

Vibha Bakshi, India

‘Son Rise’
Talk focusing on high impact social issues through an award wining film ‘Son Rise’.

Cathleen McGuigan, USA

‘The rising power and influence of women in the architectural culture of the United States’
The editor-in-chief of the Architectural Record addresses the role of Women Architects, there issues and progress in architecture.

J Meejin Yoon, USA

‘Forms of Enagement’
Showcasing the use of responsive technologies and the future of Architecture and Design.

Chitra Vishwanath, India

‘Mainstreaming ecological design’
Lecture showcasing a beautiful chemistry of architecture and water conservation Through sustainable solutions.

Rupali Gupte, India

‘Architecture in an expanded field’
A talk exploring about the unconventional forms of expressing architecture.

Nalini Malani, India

‘A design for life’
Global artist shares her perspective on design, life and issues around us through her multimedia art.

Brinda Somaya,India

‘Curatorial Address’
Inagural address at the Women In Design 2020+ International Conference.