Vietnamese Architect Tran Thi Ngu Ngon Wins the 2025 Diversity in Architecture-DIVIA Award
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The 2025 Diversity in Architecture (DIVIA) Award was presented to Vietnamese architect Trần Thị Ngụ Ngôn for her impactful work promoting cultural diversity within the field. The award, featuring a €10,000 prize, aims to celebrate women architects making significant societal contributions. The event occurred in Venice alongside the Time Space Existence exhibition, which also showcased five other finalists from various countries. Trần's firm, Tropical Space, is noted for its climate-conscious designs and local materials, while finalists each represent diverse architectural practices focusing on community engagement and innovative design principles.
The 2025 Diversity in Architecture Award was given to Trần Thị Ngụ Ngôn for her contributions to cultural diversity in architecture, emphasizing the recognition of women architects.
Trần Thị Ngụ Ngôn, founder of Tropical Space, highlighted the importance of the award in encouraging female architects and promoting climate-conscious design.
Finalists included notable women architects from various countries, each contributing unique perspectives and practices that promote community engagement and cultural sensitivity in architecture.
In her acceptance speech, Ngôn expressed surprise at receiving the award and recognized it as a motivation for herself and other women in architecture.
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