Lecture by Eva Louis: “How Do Women Build?” October 11, 2025
You are cordially invited to the lecture by Eva Louis “How Do Women Build? An Architect’s Journey: Kraków – Zurich – Appenzellerland, 1982–2022″.
📍 Polish Museum in Rapperswil, Burghof Building – Hauptplatz 8
📅 Saturday, 11 October 2025
🕑 14:00
🥂 Apero to follow
🔚 Estimated end time: 17:00
🗣 The lecture will be held in German.
For many years, women remained largely invisible in the world of architecture. Today, this is gradually changing: more and more female architects are coming forward with their individual style, vision, and professional perspective.
In this lecture, Eva Louis will reflect on her professional path between Kraków, Zurich, and the Appenzellerland. Through dedication and expertise, she has carved out a respected place in the Swiss architectural landscape.
Her presentation will focus on:
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the opportunities and challenges she faced as a woman in architecture and design,
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the broader struggle of women in the construction industry for recognition and professional equality,
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and a personal reflection on the role of women in a traditionally male-dominated profession over the past four decades (1982–2022).
About the speaker
Eva Louis is an architect and designer. Born in Kraków, she studied architecture at the Cracow University of Technology and later at ETH Zurich. In 1997, she established her own studio, LOUIS architektur + design. Her lighting designs have received numerous prestigious design awards.
She has been active in local politics as a municipal councillor and chair of the Building Commission in her community of Stein (AR). She also served as president of the Schweizer Heimatschutz in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, working to preserve architectural heritage.
She is a member of the Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects (SIA).
This lecture is part of the accompanying programme of the exhibition Spuren / Ślady – Traces of Polish Architects and Engineers in Switzerland
The exhibition highlights the history and contributions of Polish architects and engineers in exile who have left a lasting mark on Swiss architectural culture.
