The geopolitical identity of Hong Kong, a bridge linking East and West culturally and financially, is one of the elements inspiring the curatorial frameworks of the M+ museum. Following the museum’s agenda, the current status of professional practice regarding the role of women architects and the social aspirations of architecture, the acquisition of the archive of Wang Chiu-hwa is particularly relevant. Designing cultural projects for the people, her figure and work represent the need to recognise the relevance of many “invisible” women architects working alongside their more prominent male counterparts.

Axonometric drawing of Main Library, National Changhua University of Education (1986-1989), Changhua, Taiwan.
Blackline print and marker ink on transparent paper, sheet: 29.9 x 41.9 cm.
M+, Hong Kong. Gift of Chiu-Hwa Wang, 2017. © Wang Chiu-Hwa. Image courtesy of M+, Hong Kong.