Ada Louise Huxtable

Ada Louise Huxtable (1921-2013) was an influential American architecture critic and author, renowned for her insightful writings on architecture and urban planning. As the first architecture critic for The New York Times, she played a key role in elevating public awareness and appreciation of design. Huxtable's work often highlighted the importance of preserving historical structures while embracing modernism. She won the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism in 1970 and authored several books that explored the relationship between the built environment and culture. Her passion for architecture made her a pioneering voice in the field, impacting how people perceive their surroundings.