Judith Chafee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Judith Chafee
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| Born | 1932 Chicago
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| Died | 1998 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Bennington College Yale University |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Awards | Fellowship to the American Academy in Rome |
| Buildings | Ramada House |
Judith Davidson Chafee (born in 1932, died in 1998) was an American architect. She was famous for designing homes in Arizona. She also taught architecture at the University of Arizona. Judith was the first woman from Arizona to be named a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. This is a very special honor for architects.
Becoming an Architect
Judith Chafee was born in Chicago in 1932. When she was five years old, her family moved to Tucson, Arizona. Her mother, Christina Chafee, had studied old cultures and people.
Judith went to a boarding school in Chicago in the late 1940s. She then studied visual arts at Bennington College, finishing in 1954. After that, she joined the School of Architecture at Yale University. The dean, Paul Rudolph, was a famous architect.
While at Yale, Judith won a competition for designing a hospital. The award ceremony was held in a men's club. She had to go through the kitchen to get her award plaque. Judith was the only woman in her class when she graduated from Yale.
After college, she worked for several well-known architects. These included Eero Saarinen and Walter Gropius. When she was 38, Judith moved back to Tucson, Arizona. There, she started her own architecture business.
Her Work and Teaching
Judith Chafee worked from her office in Tucson for the rest of her career. She mostly designed homes for families. Her buildings are highly respected. She became the first woman in Arizona to be named an AIA Fellow. This means she was recognized for her great work in architecture.
Judith also received a special fellowship to study architecture in Italy. She taught for many years at the University of Arizona. She was also a visiting professor at other universities. These included the University of Texas and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Amazing Buildings She Designed
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Most of Judith Chafee's architectural work is in Arizona. The Ramada House in Tucson is a modern home. It is so important that it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This house has both private rooms and public spaces. It also features a large shade structure. This structure is made of rounded wood pieces and two-by-fours.
Other important homes she designed include:
- Blackwell House (1979)
- Hydeman House (1982)
- Finkel House (1984)
- Rieveschel House (1988)
See also
In Spanish: Judith Davidson Chafee para niños
