L'architecture qui dégenre is a platform that questions the dominant order, builds equality and edifies optimism. The association is a space for sharing practices and knowledge related to architectural, artistic and urban equality.
Initiated by architect Apolline Vranken on the occasion of the publication of her book Des béguinages à l'architecture féministe (Université des Femmes, 2018), L'architecture qui dégenre is behind the first Matrominy Days in Belgium (since 2019) and the Matrimony Season (since 2021). The association creates and organizes feminist guided tours, training courses and workshops on gender and the city. It also supports architects, urban planners and decision-makers in integrating the gender dimension into architectural projects.
Centers & tools
L’architecture qui dégenre asbl se compose de huit pôles différents ayant chacun des missions spécifiques. L’idée est de répartir les projets et proposer nos expertises au plus grand nombre. Chaque pôle est coordonné par une ou plusieurs membres de notre asbl. L’architecture qui dégenre est une plateforme qui questionne l’ordre dominant, construit l’égalité, édifie l’optimisme. Elle est un espace de partage des pratiques et des connaissances en rapport avec l’égalité architecturale, artistique et urbaine.
Events
There are no upcoming activities in English. See the program in French or Dutch.
Team
Since its creation, L'architecture qui dégenre has continued to grow, and to include more and more experts from diverse backgrounds in its teams. Thus, architects, anthropologists, archaeologists, artists, activists, etc. weave and nourish the different projects of the organization.
Currently, seven members are in charge of coordinating our various poles and organizing our recurring activities. They are joined by a support committee charged with helping to design the program for the Matrimony Days, as well as several guides, photographers and graphic designers who enable L'architecture qui dégenre to work with trusted experts and feed our work processes with their knowledge.