AWAF Mentorship Evening at Louis Poulsen, Culver City

HAPS Photography was commissioned by the Association for Women in Architecture + Design (AWAF) to document a remarkable mentorship gathering hosted at the Louis Poulsen Lighting showroom in Culver City.

The evening brought together women across generations of the architecture and design professions, creating a space where experience and aspiration met in equal measure. The atmosphere was both warm and electric—an environment where stories were shared, connections were forged, and the next chapter of leadership began to take shape.

Through a series of candid moments and thoughtful compositions, these photographs capture more than an event—they illuminate the spirit of mentorship: the generosity of knowledge, the courage to pursue excellence, and the collective strength of women shaping the built environment.

What follows is a glimpse into an evening that blended design, dialogue, and inspiration in a setting as luminous as the ideas exchanged.