Lily Inglis (1926-2010) was a Canadian architect born in Milan, Italy and received her education in England.
[1] She was a partner in Inglis and Downey Architects, Inc.[3] She made a strong name for herself by proving to clients that even as a woman she was able to solve complex issues.
[1] Illness forced her to stay in her room, which helped her find her passion for drawing and constructing 3-D miniature buildings from paper.
[3] Inglis received a traveling scholarship, allowing her to study post-war architecture in Europe and North America.
[3] Her interest in landscape design encouraged her to gain a certificate from University College London, England in 1957 for this field.
[4] Overall, the quote "my pleasure is in seeing people enjoying places I have helped to make" by Inglis describes her main focus when designing.