Amber Esseiva

Amber Esseiva’s research endeavors are dedicated to the life and work of architect and educator Amaza Lee Meredith (1895–1984). Born in Virginia, Meredith became known as the first Black queer female architect in the U.S. Her research will use Meredith’s archives as a starting point. Roughly 5,000 pieces outline her prowess in the fields of architecture and public education through letters, blueprints, and photographs. This research will inspire the commission of new projects by contemporary artists and scholars.