Architect and midwife.
And as such dedicated to designing birth environments.
CVArchitect and midwife. And as such dedicated to designing birth environments.
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In collaboration with Anna Heringer, Martin Rauch and Sabrina Summer, Anka realized the prototype of a new birthing room made of clay in 2020.
Today, Anka Dür is an independent midwife, founder of the International Society for Salutogenic Birth Spaces and Practice-Based Research in Architecture & Midwifery ("Space for Birth"), and head of her architecture firm, Anka Dür GmbH. She is and was actively involved on various research initiatives (such as GBEDN) and leading the realization of birthing room prototypes and pilot projects internationally, including "Geburt 3000" (Switzerland), "Semillas de Luz" (Guatemala), and "Birth Modulor" (D-A-CH).
Anka Dür wants to set new standards in the design of birth environments. She believes: Once we understand the needs of women giving birth, based on that we will design other spaces for birth.
Architecture has an impact (on our health). And socio-structural factors play a significant role in the design of birth environments. Women's bodies have been subject to the patriarchal gaze for centuries. We should be born in spaces that provide well-being and safety. Self-determination and autonomy at birth are human rights.
