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Adapt As An Architect: A Mid-Career Companion
Alison Brooks is pleased to be featured in Randy Deutsch’s new book “Adapt As An Architect: A Mid-Career Companion” (RIBA Publishing, 2021). Drawing insights from various international practices, the publication aims to support the growth of architects in the developing stages of their careers. → bit.ly/3y633w2
Alison Brooks is pleased to be featured in Randy Deutsch’s new book “Adapt As An Architect: A Mid-Career Companion” (RIBA Publishing, 2021). Drawing insights from various international practices, the publication aims to support the growth of architects in the developing stages of their careers. → bit.ly/3y633w2
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Whole Architect – Podcast Episode with Alison Brooks
Join Emma Bowers (Stanford University) in conversation with Alison Brooks, as they explore the importance of discovery, the evolution of education and the profession, and how loving our mistakes helps us grow. Listen to the episode → https://spoti.fi/3hegFPz
“Every new project is a new place, it’s a new community, it’s a new context, a new piece of city that needs help and work… tons of inspiration and excitement comes from discovering that new place, falling in love with it and seeing it with fresh eyes.” — Alison Brooks
Join Emma Bowers (Stanford University) in conversation with Alison Brooks, as they explore the importance of discovery, the evolution of education and the profession, and how loving our mistakes helps us grow. Listen to the episode → https://spoti.fi/3hegFPz
“Every new project is a new place, it’s a new community, it’s a new context, a new piece of city that needs help and work… tons of inspiration and excitement comes from discovering that new place, falling in love with it and seeing it with fresh eyes.” — Alison Brooks
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ABA on winning masterplan team for Thamesmead Waterfront
ABA is absolutely delighted to be part of the Prior + Partners / Arup winning masterplan team for Thamesmead Waterfront. Looking forward to getting started with Lendlease, Peabody, Thamesmead’s communities and our inspirational colleagues: Turner.Works, Marc Koehler Architects, Schulze+Grassov, West 8, Soundings, The Place Bureau, Sage Culture Art Gallery & Projects, JA Projects.
Follow the link to learn more → https://bit.ly/3vxg7rR
ABA is absolutely delighted to be part of the Prior + Partners / Arup winning masterplan team for Thamesmead Waterfront. Looking forward to getting started with Lendlease, Peabody, Thamesmead’s communities and our inspirational colleagues: Turner.Works, Marc Koehler Architects, Schulze+Grassov, West 8, Soundings, The Place Bureau, Sage Culture Art Gallery & Projects, JA Projects.
Follow the link to learn more → https://bit.ly/3vxg7rR
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Yinka Ilori MBE unveils brand new artwork for Heart of Hale
Delighted to see Yinka Ilori‘s brand new artwork animating Tottenham Hale’s newest creative neighbourhood and ABA’s 1 Ashley Road project, currently on site. Titled “As you pass me by, know that it is nothing but love from me”, the public installation is part of Yinka’s role as the official Artist in Residence for Argent Related ‘s landmark scheme, Heart of Hale, in Tottenham Hale’s regeneration area.
Learn more about the collaboration → bit.ly/3nrV07y
Delighted to see Yinka Ilori‘s brand new artwork animating Tottenham Hale’s newest creative neighbourhood and ABA’s 1 Ashley Road project, currently on site. Titled “As you pass me by, know that it is nothing but love from me”, the public installation is part of Yinka’s role as the official Artist in Residence for Argent Related ‘s landmark scheme, Heart of Hale, in Tottenham Hale’s regeneration area.
Learn more about the collaboration → bit.ly/3nrV07y
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Alison Brooks named a High Commendation at 2021’s Female Frontier Awards
Alison Brooks is delighted to have been named a High Commendation at the Female Frontier Awards: Powered by WAN 2021, in the Architect of the Year category.
“I’m honoured to be in the company of every architect recognized by this award, in particular Francine Houben (Mecanoo). Francine is a leading light for women in the profession and also a personal friend. There’s much work to be done for women architects to have the same visibility and access to opportunities our male colleagues enjoy. The Female Frontier Awards make an important contribution to this cause.” — Alison Brooks
Follow the link to learn more. → https://bit.ly/3sL8lc8
Alison Brooks is delighted to have been named a High Commendation at the Female Frontier Awards: Powered by WAN 2021, in the Architect of the Year category.
“I’m honoured to be in the company of every architect recognized by this award, in particular Francine Houben (Mecanoo). Francine is a leading light for women in the profession and also a personal friend. There’s much work to be done for women architects to have the same visibility and access to opportunities our male colleagues enjoy. The Female Frontier Awards make an important contribution to this cause.” — Alison Brooks
Follow the link to learn more. → https://bit.ly/3sL8lc8
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Alison Brooks joins Design Council’s Experts Directory
The Design Council has unveiled its refreshed network of experts, which embodies a commitment to making life better by design. Alison Brooks is delighted to be part of this diverse, multidisciplinary list of 34 ambassadors. Over the coming months, the experts will join with Design Council’s design associates to form a dynamic community of practice which will develop exciting opportunities to collaborate. Read more here →
The Design Council has unveiled its refreshed network of experts, which embodies a commitment to making life better by design. Alison Brooks is delighted to be part of this diverse, multidisciplinary list of 34 ambassadors. Over the coming months, the experts will join with Design Council’s design associates to form a dynamic community of practice which will develop exciting opportunities to collaborate. Read more here →
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The Davidson Prize names finalists of 2021 competition
The Davidson Prize has revealed the 3 finalists. With Alison Brooks, Thomas Heatherwick (Heatherwick Studio), Narinder Singh Sagoo, Sonia Solicari (Museum of the Home) and Michelle Ogundehin on the jury panel, the overall winner will be announced in June 2021 as part of the London Festival of Architecture.
“The universality of the Covid-19 pandemic has meant that the subject matter of the Prize: ‘Home/Work – A New Future’ was something we all experienced over the past year. As a result submissions were, in a lot of cases, more autobiographical than what these designers and thinkers might have produced under ‘the old normal’.” – Alison Brooks
Delve into the finalist and shortlist submissions →
The Davidson Prize has revealed the 3 finalists. With Alison Brooks, Thomas Heatherwick (Heatherwick Studio), Narinder Singh Sagoo, Sonia Solicari (Museum of the Home) and Michelle Ogundehin on the jury panel, the overall winner will be announced in June 2021 as part of the London Festival of Architecture.
“The universality of the Covid-19 pandemic has meant that the subject matter of the Prize: ‘Home/Work – A New Future’ was something we all experienced over the past year. As a result submissions were, in a lot of cases, more autobiographical than what these designers and thinkers might have produced under ‘the old normal’.” – Alison Brooks
Delve into the finalist and shortlist submissions →
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Cadence, King’s Cross | NLA 2021 Tall Building Survey
ABA is delighted to have Cadence, King’s Cross featured in New London Architecture‘s annual Tall Buildings Survey. Published in April 2021, the report presents new data and reflects on the impact of the pandemic on London’s tall buildings pipeline.
Explore the full report →
ABA is delighted to have Cadence, King’s Cross featured in New London Architecture‘s annual Tall Buildings Survey. Published in April 2021, the report presents new data and reflects on the impact of the pandemic on London’s tall buildings pipeline.
Explore the full report →
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Accelerate 2021 | Open City’s Programme
Alison Brooks Architects are delighted to be supporting Accelerate on a journey towards a more diverse, open and inclusive industry. Providing 30 sixth form students from across London with a series of skills workshops in a university environment, Open City’s Accelerate Programme offers one-to-one mentoring at an architecture practice, as well as in-depth bespoke guidance on university applications.
As part of the Mentor Partners, we look forward to inviting the students to cultivate a critical questioning of the built environment. Learn more about the programme →
Alison Brooks Architects are delighted to be supporting Accelerate on a journey towards a more diverse, open and inclusive industry. Providing 30 sixth form students from across London with a series of skills workshops in a university environment, Open City’s Accelerate Programme offers one-to-one mentoring at an architecture practice, as well as in-depth bespoke guidance on university applications.
As part of the Mentor Partners, we look forward to inviting the students to cultivate a critical questioning of the built environment. Learn more about the programme →
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Your Brent Magazine | Durham & Gloucester Court
Spring 2021’s edition of ‘Your Brent’ magazine features an article with some new residents of ABA’s Durham & Gloucester Court, part of the South Kilburn Estate Regeneration. When asked whether they still supported the award-winning regeneration of the estate at the residents’ ballot, the community overwhelmingly backed the council’s plans to continue rebuilding the neighbourhood – with 84% voting yes. We are honoured to be part of this journey and contribute to a real sense of place and belonging. Explore the story →
Spring 2021’s edition of ‘Your Brent’ magazine features an article with some new residents of ABA’s Durham & Gloucester Court, part of the South Kilburn Estate Regeneration. When asked whether they still supported the award-winning regeneration of the estate at the residents’ ballot, the community overwhelmingly backed the council’s plans to continue rebuilding the neighbourhood – with 84% voting yes. We are honoured to be part of this journey and contribute to a real sense of place and belonging. Explore the story →
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Alison Brooks Shortlisted for Female Frontier’s 2021 Architect of the Year Award
Alison Brooks is delighted to be shortlisted in the Architect of the Year category in the Female Frontier Awards: Powered by WAN 2021, alongside 6 influential and esteemed colleagues from around the world.
Alison Brooks is delighted to be shortlisted in the Architect of the Year category in the Female Frontier Awards: Powered by WAN 2021, alongside 6 influential and esteemed colleagues from around the world.
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Cohen Quad Exeter College, Oxford is a Civic Trust Awards Winner 2021
Alison Brooks Architects are delighted that the Cohen Quad, Exeter College, Oxford has won a 2021 Civic Trust Award at the 5 March ceremony. Thank you Civic Trust Awards and congratulations to all award winners. Delve into the announcement and explore the winning projects. →
Alison Brooks Architects are delighted that the Cohen Quad, Exeter College, Oxford has won a 2021 Civic Trust Award at the 5 March ceremony. Thank you Civic Trust Awards and congratulations to all award winners. Delve into the announcement and explore the winning projects. →
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The Uses of History: Dialogue of Forms | Lecture by Alison Brooks
Co-hosted by the Association of Dundee Architecture Students and Edinburgh’s EUSAS, Alison Brooks’ lecture delved into “The Uses of History: Dialogue of Forms.”
Co-hosted by the Association of Dundee Architecture Students and Edinburgh’s EUSAS, Alison Brooks’ lecture delved into “The Uses of History: Dialogue of Forms.”
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People, Place, Planet #3 | Lecture by Alison Brooks
For this lecture at RIBA Somerset, Alison Brooks talked through some of her recent award winning and exemplar works and explained how they are borne out of contemporary constraints.
“People, Place, Planet #3” explored the power of context and how it refreshes and invigorates her work, becoming the story behind her designs. There was a particular focus on the local context and story of the Taunton Maggie’s Centres.
For this lecture at RIBA Somerset, Alison Brooks talked through some of her recent award winning and exemplar works and explained how they are borne out of contemporary constraints.
“People, Place, Planet #3” explored the power of context and how it refreshes and invigorates her work, becoming the story behind her designs. There was a particular focus on the local context and story of the Taunton Maggie’s Centres.
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Raising the Roof | Agata Toromanoff
Agata Toromanoff‘s new book “Raising the Roof – Women Architects Who Broke Through the Glass Ceiling” celebrates the achievements of women architects in every corner of the world. Alison Brooks is delighted to be in the company of such inspirational professionals.
Agata Toromanoff‘s new book “Raising the Roof – Women Architects Who Broke Through the Glass Ceiling” celebrates the achievements of women architects in every corner of the world. Alison Brooks is delighted to be in the company of such inspirational professionals.
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13 Feb | Telegraph Luxury Magazine
This week’s Telegraph Luxury Magazine features Alison talking to Caroline Roux alongside other ground breaking female architects – Farshid Moussavi, Eva Jiricna, Stephanie Macdonald, Jee Liu and Sadie Morgan.
This week’s Telegraph Luxury Magazine features Alison talking to Caroline Roux alongside other ground breaking female architects – Farshid Moussavi, Eva Jiricna, Stephanie Macdonald, Jee Liu and Sadie Morgan.
“Last year Alison Brooks completed one of the UK’s most stunning private houses, in the Wye Valley. She added a black-clad extension to an 18th-century farmhouse, and inside has created the ideal setting for her client’s huge collection of tribal artefacts. ‘It’s been a 10-year project,’ she says. ‘It’s amazing to work so closely with a client, because you are telling their story. But I bring the same care to social housing. I’d never design anything I didn’t want to live in myself.’
Brooks has built theatres, galleries, and was the first woman to design a major addition to an Oxford college. The Cohen Quad at Exeter College, completed in 2019, is an extraordinary S-shaped building with internal cloisters composed of spruce fins.”…
Photographs by Tereza CERVENOVA Styling by Tara GREVILLE
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Do Build – How to make and lead a business the world needs | Alan Moore
Alison Brooks Architects are delighted to be featured in Alan Moore’s new book “Do Build – How to make and lead a business the world needs”, which draws on his years of research into progressive businesses across the globe.
By speaking to their purpose-driven founders, he discovers that it is possible to lead with generosity and promote a company culture where individuals flourish. The publication shares examples of best practice and invites us to create a more inclusive, constructive and purpose-driven future.
Alison Brooks Architects are delighted to be featured in Alan Moore’s new book “Do Build – How to make and lead a business the world needs”, which draws on his years of research into progressive businesses across the globe.
By speaking to their purpose-driven founders, he discovers that it is possible to lead with generosity and promote a company culture where individuals flourish. The publication shares examples of best practice and invites us to create a more inclusive, constructive and purpose-driven future.
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4 Feb 2021, 5pm (GMT) Alison Brooks is presenting at the Chamber of Architects Milan
Join us live for a virtual visit to #Milano 4 Feb 5pm (GMT), 6PM (CET). Alison Brooks is presenting s part of a series entitled “The Contribution of Women in Contemporary Architecture: The British Example”.[more..]
Join us live for a virtual visit to #Milano 4 Feb 5pm (GMT), 6PM (CET). Alison Brooks is presenting s part of a series entitled “The Contribution of Women in Contemporary Architecture: The British Example”.
For more details visit the hosts website Chamber of Architects of the Province of Milan‘ .
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Thamesmead Waterfront Development Competition
Alison Brooks Architects are pleased to have been selected for the Thamesmead Waterfront Development longlist as part of an inspirational and multifaceted team led by Prior + Partners with Arup, West 8, The Place Bureau, Turner.Works, Marc Koehler Architects, JA projects, Schulze+Grassov, Soundings, and Sage Culture.[more..]
Alison Brooks Architects are pleased to have been selected for the Thamesmead Waterfront Development longlist as part of an inspirational and multifaceted team led by Prior + Partners with Arup, West 8, The Place Bureau, Turner.Works, Marc Koehler Architects, JA projects, Schulze+Grassov, Soundings, and Sage Culture.
The ‘Town of Tomorrow’ competition, organised by Colander Associates Limited, will select a visionary and strategic masterplanner to work with the housing association Peabody and its joint venture partner Lendlease on the 100ha scheme. More than 70 applications were received.
More details can be found on AJ’s website
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26 Jan 2021, 11am | Festival of Higher Education
On the 26th January Alison Brooks and Professor Sir Richard Trainor, Rector (Head) of Exeter College will present to the Festival of Higher Education.
On the 26th January Alison Brooks and Professor Sir Richard Trainor, Rector (Head) of Exeter College will present to the Festival of Higher Education.
Alison will talk about the Exeter College Cohen Quadrangle, Oxford, her aspirations in creating a scholarly home and how the building offers uplifting environments in which to work, think and co-exist.
Sir Richard will talk about how the collegiate quad has proved a resilient academic model, not least during the pandemic, paying special attention to the innovative impact of the building’s Learning Commons on the student and staff experience.
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