Trailblazing architect Tatiana Bilbao proves we need more women in the field

<p>In today’s episode of <em>MECCA Talks</em>, Kate chats to groundbreaking Mexican architect and inaugural MECCA x NGV Women in Design Commission artist, Tatiana Bilbao. As the founder of one of the few sole female-led architectural practices operating at a global scale, Tatiana highlights the positive impact of women on the profession.</p><br><p>Her installation – now showing at the National Gallery of Victoria until January 29 2023 – is a physical expression of her aim to free architecture from the conventions of the of the 20th century and explore the impacts of the commodification and privatisation of domestic labour (especially on women). It combines textiles with architectural structure, while drawing on her studio’s use of collage, sketching and model making. Hit play to hear more about Tatiana’s pioneering projects.</p><br><p><strong>Read more: </strong></p><p><a href="https://m-power.mecca.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How MECCA is advancing gender equality through the education of women and girls</a> &nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com.au/the-mecca-memo/mecca-muse/ngv-mecca-women-in-design-commission.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Announcing: The MECCA x NGV Women in Design Commission</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com.au/the-mecca-memo/mecca-muse/mecca-ngv-women-in-design-commission-artwork.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch: The making of our inaugural MECCA X NGV Women In Design Commission installation</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/mecca-x-ngv-women-in-design-commission/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit the installation at the NGV</a> </p><br><p>Host: Kate Blythe </p><p>Guest: Tatiano Bilbao</p><p>Producer: Kerri Gordon</p><p>Editor: Michael Liberale</p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>Loved the latest episode of MECCA Talks? Don’t forget to follow, rate and review (and give us a shoutout in the group chat). If you’ve got any questions or suggestions, leave a review, send a DM our way via our Ins