Washington, Roberta
unknown · Contribution: 1983-present
Architect
Founded Roberta Washington Architects, a full-service architectural design and planning firm in New York City
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Quick facts
- Born
- Unknown
- Active since
- 1983
- Category
- Architecture & Design
- Best known for
- Founded Roberta Washington ArchitectsIndependent NYC practiceBlack women's leadership in architecture
Impact on the world
Washington built a lasting Black-woman-owned architecture firm in New York, providing a sustained model of independent practice in a field with very few like her.
Sources
- AIA / Center for Architecture ('Say It Loud' exhibit)
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