Denise Scott Brown

Denise Scott Brown (née Lakofski; born October 3, 1931) is a South African-American architect, planner, writer and educator. She is known for her contributions to architectural theory, urban design, and postmodern architecture, as well as for her joint work with her husband architect Robert Venturi. In addition to professional practice, Scott Brown has taught at several universities, including the University of Pennsylvania, the University of California, Berkeley, UCLA, and Harvard University. Her writing and teaching have addressed urbanism, historic preservation, social equity in planning and design, and the role of gender in the architectural profession. She has received numerous honors for her contributions to architecture and urbanism, including the Jane Drew Prize and the Soane Medal.

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