Eva Jiřičná awarded the 2013 Jane Drew Prize

February 2013 - The Friends are very pleased to annouce that our patron Eva Jiřičná has been awarded the 2013 Jane Drew Prize for her outstanding contribution to the status of women in architecture.

The jury was unanimous in its decision to award Jiřičná the prize, describing her work as ‘incredibly influential’.

Known for her glass and steel staircases, Czech-born Jiřičná set up Eva Jiřičná Architects in 1982 and her stellar career has seen her work with clients including Andersen Consulting, The Royal Academy of Arts and Selfridges.

Photo: © Matěj Slavík