 She was a contributing editor to "Progressive Architecture and Art in America" from 1950 to 1963 before being named the first architecture critic at "The New York Times", a post she held from 1963 to 1982.Her architectural writings were about the humanistic meaning and artistic power that also involved her displeasure for projects that were missing civic engagement.She made architecture a more prevalent part of the public dialogue by appearing on the front page of "New York Times".