Black Architect

This monumental volume serves as a long-overdue architectural correction, documenting the profound and often overlooked contributions of Black professionals to the built environment.

The physical presence of this book mirrors the permanence of the structures it documents; its rigorous Swiss design and tactile materiality provide a level of dignity and permanence that a digital database simply cannot convey. We chose Black Architect for the dashpress collection because it aligns with our commitment to books that function as both aesthetic objects and vital cultural records, offering an expansive view of the "First Five Hundred" Black architects licensed in the United States. It is a work of meticulous curation that moves beyond simple biography to explore the intersection of race, space, and the professional practice of architecture. This is a definitive statement piece for design historians, practitioners, and any collector dedicated to a more inclusive understanding of the world’s skyline.

Secure one of the few copies of this essential architectural archive for your library.