Rediscovering the Genius of China’s First Female Architect
Although renowned as the first female architect, Lin Huiyin’s academic achievements have often been overshadowed by her husband’s fame and her alleged love affairs with the poet Xu Zhimo
Known as the first and most famous female architect in modern China, Lin Huiyin has often been overshadowed by her husband’s fame and her alleged love affairs. With the news of Lin’s belated degree from the University of Pennsylvania going viral on Chinese social media, it’s now a good opportunity to revisit Lin’s legacy and correct the prejudice and stereotypes that have undermined her story. Find more about Lin’s life in our in-depth article “Reclaiming the Genius of China’s First Female Architect.”
