Happy International Women's Day
At 10 Design, our strength lies in our diverse, collaborative culture, where every voice is heard and valued. Inclusion inspires innovation.
As we celebrate International Women's Day, we're honoured to spotlight the exceptional talent and contributions of the remarkable women in our global studios. Throughout the month, we'll be sharing their unique stories, experiences, and perspectives, fostering an environment of inspiration and empowerment. By elevating their voices, we aim to emphasize the crucial role that diversity and inclusion play in shaping our built environment and driving innovation in our industry.
Today we hear from:
Marion Baeli, Principal, Sustainability Transformation
Marion Baeli, Principal, Sustainability Transformation
Stephanie Delgado, Associate
Tipaporn Thiptanee, Associate
Stay tuned for more inspiring stories.
Happy International Women's Day!
Happy International Women's Day!
Marion Baeli
Principal, Sustainability Transformation
Can you share a project or achievement that you are particularly proud of, and why?
One of the most impactful projects I’ve worked on was the retrofit of a social house on a Victorian Terrace in London. It has achieved the very stringent PassivHaus standard 15 years ago and was totally pioneering for the time. 15 years on, we have gone back into the property, and checked in with the tenant who has lived there all along. The feedback was excellent, and this is the best present I could ever dream of, design comfortable, durable and responsible homes for people to enjoy.
How do you see the role of women in architecture evolving?
The profession remains significantly unequal, particularly at the highest echelons, with a pronounced gender imbalance. While students initially reflect a more balanced demographic, this equilibrium diminishes as they progress in their careers, resulting in a considerable loss of talent for the industry. To address this issue, I advocate for enhanced financial support for maternity leave and childcare, as well as improved options for flexible working and career advancement to empower women to reach leadership positions.
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Stephanie Delgado
Associate
What female figures, historical or contemporary, have inspired you the most?
Instead of a specific figure, I find myself constantly inspired by the women I come across. Whenever I see a woman in a leadership role or just voicing their ideas for change, it boosts my motivation and makes me curious about their paths. I would also encourage everyone to build a network through organisations such as Women in Architecture London, where I’ve had the opportunity to meet incredible women in the field and take part in lots of fruitful conversations.
How do you see the role of women in architecture evolving?
Women have an active role and a commitment to tackling gender disparities in our profession and our built environments. Nowadays, there’s plenty of discussion around inclusive design and how to rethink our cities from a dedicated gender approach. We realize that we live in cities that were not designed for women just as we’ve been consuming medicine that was not produced for our bodies. These are real issues that women are addressing, and I can see how we will actively be involved in changing them.
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Tipaporn Thiptanee
Tipaporn Thiptanee
Associate
What female figures, historical or contemporary, have inspired you the most?
Oprah Winfrey. She started from humble beginnings and went on to become a success. Despite that, she contributes to society through numerous philanthropic activities and inspiring people through her show. Also, my mom!
How do you see the role of women in architecture evolving?
Somehow, society has defined the roles as women or men. However, I believe as a human we have both femininity and masculinity inside us. For architecture, we can choose to use both in balancing ways in the design approaches, principles and management roles in the architectural industry, requiring equilibrium from both sides to evolve a better society and architecture.