Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky

Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky was an Austrian architect and pioneer in social housing and functional design. Best known for creating the "Küche", a compact, efficient kitchen design in the 1920s, she sought to improve daily life through innovative, practical spaces. Her work emphasized affordability, usability, and addressing the needs of everyday people, especially in urban environments. Throughout her career, she advocated for social reform and women's rights, making lasting contributions to architecture and social housing that continue to influence design principles today.