Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The March edition of the Architecture Hunter Webinar Series, Women Shaping Spaces, brings together leading voices exploring the role of women in shaping contemporary architecture and the built environment. The session reflects on how diverse perspectives contribute to more inclusive, thoughtful and forward-looking design practices.
Through professional trajectories, built projects and leadership experiences, the conversation examines how architecture can engage with social, cultural and urban contexts in more meaningful ways. From large-scale developments to strategic roles within global practices, the discussion highlights how women are actively influencing the way spaces are conceived, designed and experienced today.
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Video Index
00:00 Introduction
04:21 Dr. Marco Poletto
40:40 Q&A with Dr. Marco Poletto
58:41 Michael Green Introduction
01:00:18 Michael Green
01:23:08 Q&A Michael Green
01:33:33 Closing
Speakers:
Linda Thiel [Partner and Architect at White Arkitekter]
Linda Thiel is a Partner and architect at White Arkitekter and the founder of their London studio. With her Swedish background, her work embodies a Scandinavian approach to designing homes and neighbourhoods to meet the growing challenge of urbanisation. Her experience range from urban development, residential and mixed-use projects. With emphasis on quality living, she pursues the values of high-quality public space to provide the foundation for long-term sustainable solutions and places. Linda is a Design Review Panel member for OPDC, Ealing and Watford. Projects in the UK include theGascoigne Estate in Barking London, Climate Innovation District inLeeds, as well as a Town Centre Vision for Slough.
Maria Loreto Flores [Associate Director at Zaha Hadid & Women In Architecture Strategic Board]
Maria Loreto Flores is an Associate Director at Zaha Hadid Architects, where she has worked since 2006, leading major projects across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. Her portfolio includes high-profile developments such as the Morpheus Hotel in Macau and the Seamless Bridge in Hangzhou. With expertise in complex geometry and innovative construction methodologies, she also contributes to ZHA’s People & Culture Committee and Low Carbon Initiative. A committed advocate for gender equity, she serves on the Strategic Board of Women in Architecture UK, leading its International Outreach efforts. Maria Loreto has taught and reviewed at leading institutions in the UK, the US, and Latin America, including the Architectural Association and the Bartlett UCL.
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The March edition of the Architecture Hunter Webinar Series, Women Shaping Spaces, brings together leading voices exploring the role of women in shaping contemporary architecture and the built environment. The session reflects on how diverse perspectives contribute to more inclusive, thoughtful and forward-looking design practices.
Through professional trajectories, built projects and leadership experiences, the conversation examines how architecture can engage with social, cultural and urban contexts in more meaningful ways. From large-scale developments to strategic roles within global practices, the discussion highlights how women are actively influencing the way spaces are conceived, designed and experienced today.
Subscribe to be notified about future webinars:
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Video Index
00:00 Introduction
04:21 Dr. Marco Poletto
40:40 Q&A with Dr. Marco Poletto
58:41 Michael Green Introduction
01:00:18 Michael Green
01:23:08 Q&A Michael Green
01:33:33 Closing
Speakers:
Linda Thiel [Partner and Architect at White Arkitekter]
Linda Thiel is a Partner and architect at White Arkitekter and the founder of their London studio. With her Swedish background, her work embodies a Scandinavian approach to designing homes and neighbourhoods to meet the growing challenge of urbanisation. Her experience range from urban development, residential and mixed-use projects. With emphasis on quality living, she pursues the values of high-quality public space to provide the foundation for long-term sustainable solutions and places. Linda is a Design Review Panel member for OPDC, Ealing and Watford. Projects in the UK include theGascoigne Estate in Barking London, Climate Innovation District inLeeds, as well as a Town Centre Vision for Slough.
Maria Loreto Flores [Associate Director at Zaha Hadid & Women In Architecture Strategic Board]
Maria Loreto Flores is an Associate Director at Zaha Hadid Architects, where she has worked since 2006, leading major projects across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. Her portfolio includes high-profile developments such as the Morpheus Hotel in Macau and the Seamless Bridge in Hangzhou. With expertise in complex geometry and innovative construction methodologies, she also contributes to ZHA’s People & Culture Committee and Low Carbon Initiative. A committed advocate for gender equity, she serves on the Strategic Board of Women in Architecture UK, leading its International Outreach efforts. Maria Loreto has taught and reviewed at leading institutions in the UK, the US, and Latin America, including the Architectural Association and the Bartlett UCL.
Get to know other popular webinars:
Re:Design: Rethinking Existing Spaces with Johanne Dahl Holmsberg & Claes Nilsson [Architects at COBE] and Alborz Mohammadi [Chief Architect at Bofill Taller de Arquitectura]: youtu.be/GFgb2nltHig
Beyond Aesthetics: Wellness in the Built Environment with Koichi Takada [Principal at Koichi Takada Architects] & Sanjay Puri [Principal Architect at Sanjay Puri Architects]: youtu.be/1Cv3XOkMmjw
Hunt, Watch and Read
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