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This one cuts deep.
Architecture still has a race and gender problem — and it shows up everywhere.

It’s not just about who gets hired.
It’s about who gets recognized.
Who gets respected.
Who gets listened to.

As a queer woman, I&r
Let’s talk about perfectionism in architecture.
It’s everywhere — in our drawings, our portfolios, even our so-called “process work.”
Everything has to look polished, even when we’re still figuring it out.

But whe
Somewhere along the way, architecture forgot how to smile.

Everything — from firm websites to portfolios — feels polished, minimal, and “professional”… but also kind of lifeless.

Don’t get me wrong — I lov
This one is really scary to share…
(but that’s kind of the point of this series).

I’ve spent years feeling like my personality doesn’t fit in the architecture world.

Whenever I shared something playful or personal — a

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