Talks & exhibitions

Expert Juror: NLA International Ideas Competition ‘New Ideas for Housing’

New London Architecture (NLA), in partnership with the Mayor of London, have launched an international competition to tackle the ongoing demands of London’s housing shortage.

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New London Architecture (NLA), in partnership with the Mayor of London, have launched an international competition to tackle the ongoing demands of London’s housing shortage.

New Ideas for Housing London will provide opportunities for anyone, whether a large organisation or just one person with a big idea, to submit a proposal free of charge that could help shape the future of the capital. Winning entrants will work with the Greater London Authority to see how their ideas could be put into practice to revolutionise the London housing market.

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Event: Architecture Foundation film feature

Tue, 07/21/15 , 18:30
Royal Academy, London
Royal Academy, London (map)

ABA’s Wildspace Warehouse features in a film about Rainham produced by the Architecture Foundation.

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ABA’s Wildspace Warehouse features in a film about Rainham produced by the Architecture Foundation.

This evening event offers an opportunity to hear from architects who have been working in Rainham within the context of a strategy to improve the town’s public infrastructure.

Delivered by the Greater London Authority and the London Borough of Havering over the past decade, the new work ranges in scale from landscape proposals by architects including East and What if: projects, to the remodeling of existing buildings by Civic Architects and Alison Brooks, and a new library, nursery and housing project designed by Maccreanor Lavington which formalizes a square outside Rainham station.

This evening event will feature the screening of a film about Rainham produced by the Architecture Foundation.

Tue, 07.21.15 , 18:30
Royal Academy, London
Royal Academy, London
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Where
Royal Academy, London (map)
Website
www.architecturefoundation.org.uk
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Talk: Brick Works!

Tue, 06/16/15 , 10:30
The Building Centre, London, UK
The Building Centre, London, UK (map)

ABA’s Nelson Carvalho spoke at The Brick Development Association’s inaugural Design Day Brick Works at the Building Centre, London.

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ABA’s Nelson Carvalho spoke at The Brick Development Association’s inaugural Design Day Brick Works at the Building Centre, London.

Design Day Brick Works is a meeting of contemporary architecture, specialist contracting and artistic interpretation: all focused on brick.  It is a high-profile event conceived by the BDA as the champion for current and future use of brick products.

The central focus will be an exploration of the creative potential for brick in contemporary architecture.  Designers as diverse as Jo Morris of Duggan Morris, Alfred Munkenbeck from Munkenback and Partners and Stirling prize winner Alison Brooks will consider their own interpretations of the material amongst a host of other architectural speakers while leading contractors discuss the practical challenges faced in turning the designs into reality on site.

Speakers:

  • Alison Brooks, Alison Brooks Architects
  • Jo Morris, Duggan Morris
  • Alfred Munkenbeck, Munkenback and Partners
  • Adam Brown, Landolt + Brown
  • Alexis Harrison, ARUP
  • Jonathan Dawes, Cottrell and Vermeulen architects
  • Pete Croney, Swift Brickwork
  • Paul Dewick, Boxmoor Construction
  • Dennis Ansell, Ancon

Artists:

  • Alex Chinneck
  • Fernando Casasempere
  • Iain Howlett
  • Damelza Watts
  • Maki Suzuki
Tue, 06.16.15 , 10:30
The Building Centre, London, UK
The Building Centre, London, UK
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Where
The Building Centre, London, UK (map)
Website
www.buildingcentre.co.uk
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Debate: Ecobuild – ‘Quality Housing Fit for the 21st Century’

Thu, 03/5/15 , 13:40
ExCeL, London, UK
ExCeL, London, UK (map)

Alison Brooks participated in a panel discussion at Ecobuild 2015.

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Alison Brooks participated in a panel discussion at Ecobuild 2015.

The imbalance between housing demand and supply means housebuilders aren’t under pressure to invest in high quality design to gain market share. This results in mediocre identikit housing and poor public realm which is unappealing for residents. Little thought is given to promoting more sustainable lifestyles including walking and cycling rather than driving and activities including growing food. Can anything be done to improve the quality of housing design which will ensure long-term appeal and therefore greater longevity for schemes?

BD article

Thu, 03.5.15 , 13:40
ExCeL, London, UK
ExCeL, London, UK
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Where
ExCeL, London, UK (map)
Website
registration.n200.com
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Exhibition: Urbanistas – Women in Urban Design

Fri, 03/6/15
Roca London gallery, London, UK
Roca London gallery, London, UK (map)

Alison Brooks Architects are participated in the Urbanistas Exhibition at Roca London Gallery. Showcasing sustainable, liveable examples of architecture, urban and landscape design, Urbanistas highlights the ingenuity and resourcefulness needed to tackle modern city living with models, drawings, video interviews and more.

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Alison Brooks Architects are participated in the Urbanistas Exhibition at Roca London Gallery. Showcasing sustainable, liveable examples of architecture, urban and landscape design, Urbanistas highlights the ingenuity and resourcefulness needed to tackle modern city living with models, drawings, video interviews and more.

The exhibition is curated by Lucy Bullivant (Hon FRIBA) and designed by Julia Feix (Feix & Merlin Architects). It also features projects by muf architecture/art, Bauman Lyons Architects and J&L Gibbons.

Press
GuardianBDEvening Standard

Fri, 03.6.15
Roca London gallery, London, UK
Roca London gallery, London, UK
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Where
Roca London gallery, London, UK (map)
Website
urbanistas.roca-exhibitions.co.uk
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Debate: Royal Academy – ‘Counting the Costs of the Housing Crisis’

Mon, 01/26/15 , 18:30
The Geological Society, London, UK
The Geological Society, London, UK (map)

Alison Brooks debated ‘The Costs of the Housing Crisis’ with Campbell Robb, Chief Executive of Shelter, Polly Toynbee of The Guardian, Tony Travers of LSE, and Sarah Gaventa, Interim Director of the Architecture Foundation.

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Alison Brooks debated ‘The Costs of the Housing Crisis’ with Campbell Robb, Chief Executive of Shelter, Polly Toynbee of The Guardian, Tony Travers of LSE, and Sarah Gaventa, Interim Director of the Architecture Foundation.

The idea behind this event was to offer a fresh view on precisely what we mean by ‘housing crisis’, its extent and importantly its detrimental effects for individuals and society. We want to assess the nature and implications of these effects – whether social, economic, psychological or environmental – and also on the role of the architect.

Mon, 01.26.15 , 18:30
The Geological Society, London, UK
The Geological Society, London, UK
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Where
The Geological Society, London, UK (map)
Website
www.royalacademy.org.uk
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Talk: Wood Awards 2014

Tue, 11/18/14
Carpenters' Hall, London, UK
Carpenters' Hall, London, UK (map)

Alison spoke at the UK’s premier competition for excellence in architecture and product design in wood.

Alison spoke at the UK’s premier competition for excellence in architecture and product design in wood.

Tue, 11.18.14
Carpenters' Hall, London, UK
Carpenters' Hall, London, UK
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Where
Carpenters' Hall, London, UK (map)
Website
woodawards.com
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Talk: The Wish List – A Conversation With The Design Team Kitchen Stool

Mon, 09/15/14 , 15:30
The Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre, V&A Museum, London, UK
The Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre, V&A Museum, London, UK (map)

This talk, chaired by Edwin Heathcote, engaged the ten leaders in design who commissioned ten emerging designers to create the object they have always wanted.

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This talk, chaired by Edwin Heathcote, engaged the ten leaders in design who commissioned ten emerging designers to create the object they have always wanted.

The Wish List celebrates sustainable design and the power of craftsmanship and woodworking, brought together by the American Hardwood Export Council and Benchmark Furniture for the London Design Festival 2014 at the V&A.

Mon, 09.15.14 , 15:30
The Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre, V&A Museum, London, UK
The Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre, V&A Museum, London, UK
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Where
The Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre, V&A Museum, London, UK (map)
Website
www.londondesignfestival.com
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Exhibition: The Wish List Kitchen Stool

Sat, 09/13/14
V&A Museum, London, UK
V&A Museum, London, UK (map)

A stellar list of architects and designers brought together by the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) and Benchmark Furniture collaborated to create a compelling installation, The Wish List, exhibited at the V&A during the 2014 London Design Festival.

Design collaboration with Felix de Pass.

A stellar list of architects and designers brought together by the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) and Benchmark Furniture collaborated to create a compelling installation, The Wish List, exhibited at the V&A during the 2014 London Design Festival.

Design collaboration with Felix de Pass.

Sat, 09.13.14
V&A Museum, London, UK
V&A Museum, London, UK
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Where
V&A Museum, London, UK (map)
Website
www.londondesignfestival.com
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Talk: Silent Majority

Tue, 09/2/14 , 18:00
House of Commons, London, UK
House of Commons, London, UK (map)

Alison Brooks chaired a conversation on the future of social housing at the House of Commons.

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Alison Brooks chaired a conversation on the future of social housing at the House of Commons.

That Britain needs new homes is something all political parties can agree on. But there remains a political queasiness when it comes to building more social housing. At this event, Emma Reynolds MP, Brian Ham and Robert Tinker discussed the conclusions drawn from the Fabian Society’s report, Silent Majority.

 

Tue, 09.2.14 , 18:00
House of Commons, London, UK
House of Commons, London, UK
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Where
House of Commons, London, UK (map)
Website
www.fabians.org.uk
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Talk: Building Waterloo Region Festival

Wed, 07/30/14 , 19:30
Perimeter Institute, Waterloo, Canada
Perimeter Institute, Waterloo, Canada (map)

Alison Brooks spoke at the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics, University of Waterloo.

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Alison Brooks spoke at the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics, University of Waterloo.

Her talk was part of the Architecture Festival ‘Building Waterloo Region’ marking the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the Waterloo School of Architecture and Design in the former Riverside Silk Mills in Cambridge, Ontario.

Wed, 07.30.14 , 19:30
Perimeter Institute, Waterloo, Canada
Perimeter Institute, Waterloo, Canada
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Where
Perimeter Institute, Waterloo, Canada (map)
Website
www.perimeterinstitute.ca
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Talk: More Homes Better Homes Conference

Thu, 07/10/14
Royal College of Physicians, London, UK
Royal College of Physicians, London, UK (map)

Alison Brooks spoke at this year’s More homes better Homes conference about Innovating housing design.

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Alison Brooks spoke at this year’s More homes better Homes conference about Innovating housing design.

Among those speaking were Chris Brown of Igloo Regeneration, Martyn Evans of Cathedral Group, architect Tony Fretton, Alison Brooks of Stirling Prize-winning practice Alison Brooks Architects, Gerard Maccreanor, founder of Maccreanor Lavington Architects, and former construction minister Nick Raynsford.

Thu, 07.10.14
Royal College of Physicians, London, UK
Royal College of Physicians, London, UK
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Where
Royal College of Physicians, London, UK (map)
Website
www.architectsjournal.co.uk
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Debate: Churchill Revisited

Thu, 05/1/14 , 18:00
St John's Square, London, UK
St John's Square, London, UK (map)

Alison Brooks alongside Claudia and Patrick Lynch, Tom Emmerson and Elain Harwood of English Heritage presented the original schemes to a panel of architects and critics chaired by Paul Finch of the Architects Journal.

Alison Brooks alongside Claudia and Patrick Lynch, Tom Emmerson and Elain Harwood of English Heritage presented the original schemes to a panel of architects and critics chaired by Paul Finch of the Architects Journal.

Thu, 05.1.14 , 18:00
St John's Square, London, UK
St John's Square, London, UK
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Where
St John's Square, London, UK (map)
Website
www.chu.cam.ac.uk
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Talk: Future Visions: Investing In Architectural Capital

Mon, 06/16/14 , 20:00
Design Museum, London, UK
Design Museum, London, UK (map)

In celebration of the London Architecture Festival, Design Museum Director Deyan Sudjic asked what the future of architecture holds with Designs of the Year nominees Kunlé Adeyemi, founder of NLE, Alison Brooks of ABA, and Noamí Blager, acting Director of the Architecture Foundation.

In celebration of the London Architecture Festival, Design Museum Director Deyan Sudjic asked what the future of architecture holds with Designs of the Year nominees Kunlé Adeyemi, founder of NLE, Alison Brooks of ABA, and Noamí Blager, acting Director of the Architecture Foundation.

Mon, 06.16.14 , 20:00
Design Museum, London, UK
Design Museum, London, UK
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Where
Design Museum, London, UK (map)
Website
ing-media.co.uk
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Debate: RIBA Roundtable: “Improving Housing Quality: Unlocking the Market”

Tue, 04/15/14 , 15:30
Royal Institute of British Architects, London, UK
Royal Institute of British Architects, London, UK (map)

Alison Brooks took part in a senior level roundtable discussion with Sir Michael Lyons, recently appointed by the Labour Party to lead a review of housing policy.The discussion brought together leading experts from the housing sector, academics and representatives from local government.

Alison Brooks took part in a senior level roundtable discussion with Sir Michael Lyons, recently appointed by the Labour Party to lead a review of housing policy.The discussion brought together leading experts from the housing sector, academics and representatives from local government.

Tue, 04.15.14 , 15:30
Royal Institute of British Architects, London, UK
Royal Institute of British Architects, London, UK
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Where
Royal Institute of British Architects, London, UK (map)
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Talk: AJ – Future of UK Housing?

Alison Brooks spoke at an event run by the Architects Journal on the ‘Future of UK Housing’

“Innovating housing design: what we would like our future homes to look and feel like?”

Alison Brooks spoke at an event run by the Architects Journal on the ‘Future of UK Housing’

“Innovating housing design: what we would like our future homes to look and feel like?”

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Debate: Can Bristol Build the Best Homes in the UK?

Wed, 03/26/14 , 18:30
Paintworks Event Space, Bristol, UK
Paintworks Event Space, Bristol, UK (map)

Chaired by RIBA Chief Executive Harry Rich, speakers outlined their vision for creating healthy and sustainable homes for the people of Bristol over the next ten years, followed by a debate on the challenges faced in realising this goal.

Chaired by RIBA Chief Executive Harry Rich, speakers outlined their vision for creating healthy and sustainable homes for the people of Bristol over the next ten years, followed by a debate on the challenges faced in realising this goal.

Wed, 03.26.14 , 18:30
Paintworks Event Space, Bristol, UK
Paintworks Event Space, Bristol, UK
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Where
Paintworks Event Space, Bristol, UK (map)
Website
www.architecturecentre.co.uk
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Talk: Ecobuild 2014 – What is the value of good design?

Wed, 03/5/14 , 15:00
ExCeL, London, UK
ExCeL, London, UK (map)

Alison Brooks and Sunand Prasad discussed the difficult topics of ‘value’ and ‘good design’ at this years EcoBuild

Alison Brooks and Sunand Prasad discussed the difficult topics of ‘value’ and ‘good design’ at this years EcoBuild

Wed, 03.5.14 , 15:00
ExCeL, London, UK
ExCeL, London, UK
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Where
ExCeL, London, UK (map)
Website
reactiveinteriors.co.uk
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NLA roundtable discussion on the densification of London’s suburbs.

Alison Brooks takes part in the NLA roundtable discussion, co-hosted by HTA Design LLP, that will bring together a select group of developers, architects, housing experts, planners and Local Authorities to examine the capacity of suburban London for solving this problem.

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Alison Brooks takes part in the NLA roundtable discussion, co-hosted by HTA Design LLP, that will bring together a select group of developers, architects, housing experts, planners and Local Authorities to examine the capacity of suburban London for solving this problem.

“Despite £56bn of public subsidy directed at housing since 2008 the supply of housing in London falls far short of requirements. As a result 80% of what is on offer in the capital is affordable to only 20% of the population. Could the densification of the suburbs form part of the solution to London’s housing crisis?”

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Talk: Michael Woodford on Compact Living

Fri, 02/7/14 , 9:00
Arkitektenes Hus, Oslo, Norway
Arkitektenes Hus, Oslo, Norway (map)

Michael Woodford, Director, spoke on the topic of “Compact living: the future space-efficient homes” to an audience in Oslo, Norway. The event was arranged by the National Association of Norwegian Architects (NAL).

Michael Woodford, Director, spoke on the topic of “Compact living: the future space-efficient homes” to an audience in Oslo, Norway. The event was arranged by the National Association of Norwegian Architects (NAL).

Fri, 02.7.14 , 9:00
Arkitektenes Hus, Oslo, Norway
Arkitektenes Hus, Oslo, Norway
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Where
Arkitektenes Hus, Oslo, Norway (map)
Website
www.arkitektur.no
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Talk: CABE Design Council “Estate of the Nation” 

Alison Brooks, founder of ABA, was invited by Design Council CABE to talk about “the future of council housing based on past and current design, planning and development trends.” The series of talks was aimed to highlight the subject of council housing and it’s importance in 2014.

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Alison Brooks, founder of ABA, was invited by Design Council CABE to talk about “the future of council housing based on past and current design, planning and development trends.” The series of talks was aimed to highlight the subject of council housing and it’s importance in 2014.

Design Council CABE last year posted an article on the ‘Estate of the Nation’, an essay which informs those on the foundations of the event:

“Council estates are out of fashion and under threat of demolition. With the exception of the Barbican and the refurbished Brunswick Centre, none are particularly loved. Regeneration, demolition and rebuilding seem to be the only solution, accepting the destruction of local communities and the loss of much needed affordable council housing and striking architecture…Does this have to happen?”

Alison was among a number of high-profile figures in the Housing world who spoke to a mixed group of local authorities, developers, architect property consultants and businesses, academicians, built environment students and the general public – each with an interest in this extremely relevant topic.

Other speakers included:

Clare Devine, Director of the Built Environment, Cabe

Paul Finch, Deputy Chair of the Design Council and Editorial Director of the Architects’ Journal

Dickon Robinson, Former Development Director, Peabody Trust

Alan Powers, Lecturer at NYU London, former Chairman,      Twentieth Century Society

Mark Mitchener, Managing Director, Rydon Construction     Board

Stephen Fisher, Director, Pollard Thomas Edwards Architects

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Website
www.slideshare.net
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Talk: ‘Cultural Infrastructure: The Synthetic Ideal’

Wed, 12/11/13 , 18:00
Architectural Association Lecture Hall, London, UK
Architectural Association Lecture Hall, London, UK (map)

Alison Brooks gave a lecture at the AA entitled Cultural Infrastructure: The Synthetic Ideal

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Alison Brooks gave a lecture at the AA entitled Cultural Infrastructure: The Synthetic Ideal

“Alison Brooks Architects is positioned at the vanguard of a new generation of contemporary British architects committed to housing as a social project, as a source of programme-rich urban design and as a field for architectural experimentation. We see housing as a form of simultaneous architecture. Each project must operate as background infrastructure (urban, social, economic) and as cultural artefact specific to place, ways of life and local culture. We fight for the idiosyncratic: combining pragmatism, artistic intent and spatial subterfuge to unlock the potential of typologies to become new prototypes. AND not OR. City AND suburb.”

Wed, 12.11.13 , 18:00
Architectural Association Lecture Hall, London, UK
Architectural Association Lecture Hall, London, UK
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Where
Architectural Association Lecture Hall, London, UK (map)
Website
www.aaschool.ac.uk
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Talk: YEM Housing Conference 2013

Thu, 11/21/13
YEM Building Information Centre, Istanbul, Turkey
YEM Building Information Centre, Istanbul, Turkey (map)

Alison Brooks, Director, gave a lecture at the YEM Building Information Centre in Istanbul to the Annual Housing Conference 2013

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Alison Brooks, Director, gave a lecture at the YEM Building Information Centre in Istanbul to the Annual Housing Conference 2013

“Turkey needs over 500,000 housing units to be built per year. This makes “housing” a vital topic not only for the construction sector, but for Turkeys economy as a whole. It would not be wrong to say that for the last two decades the Turkish economy is highly dependent upon this industry.

Today, as building slowly begins to increase, the competitive pressure in the market often relies upon the success of projects demonstrating a unique position through branding. This years Housing Conference has more than four hundred decision-makers; investors, developers, contractors, architects, civil engineers, interior designers, designers, building-material manufacturers, academics and press members – all discussing the important issue of housing.”

 

 

Thu, 11.21.13
YEM Building Information Centre, Istanbul, Turkey
YEM Building Information Centre, Istanbul, Turkey
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Where
YEM Building Information Centre, Istanbul, Turkey (map)
Website
tasarimvakfi.org
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Talk: The Green Rethink

Tue, 11/26/13 , 8:30
Royal College of Physicians, London, UK
Royal College of Physicians, London, UK (map)

Alison Brooks, Director, spoke at the AJ annual conference at the Royal College of Physicians, London, which aimed to radically redefine sustainability and predict the future of sustainable building design.

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Alison Brooks, Director, spoke at the AJ annual conference at the Royal College of Physicians, London, which aimed to radically redefine sustainability and predict the future of sustainable building design.

The day included a series of TED-style talks with top-flight thinkers sharing their predictions on the direction sustainable design will take over the coming years, as well as insight into which way the wind is blowing for policy-makers and government.

A special series of case study presentations by architects included an inspirational line-up of new green buildings, including O’Donnell and Tuomey’s new LSE building, Hopkins Architects’ WWF project and Enric Ruiz-Geli’s work for El Bulli Foundation

There were also specialist sessions on housing design and building tall, what to do with listed and heritage assets in the context of sustainability, materplanning, and specifying green, alongside plain-spoken technical briefings on changes to Part L, Soft Landings and post-occupancy evaluation.

The conference was designed to enable architects to skill up their businesses to meet the future demand for buildings that are sustainable from a social and economic, as well as ecological perspective.

Tue, 11.26.13 , 8:30
Royal College of Physicians, London, UK
Royal College of Physicians, London, UK
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Where
Royal College of Physicians, London, UK (map)
Website
www.architectsjournal.co.uk
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Talk: RSAW Annual Conference 2013

Fri, 11/15/13 , 9:30
Sherman Cymru, Cardiff, Wales
Sherman Cymru, Cardiff, Wales (map)

Michael Woodford, Director, gave a lecture to the RSAW Annual Conference on Friday 15th November.

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Michael Woodford, Director, gave a lecture to the RSAW Annual Conference on Friday 15th November.

“Housing is firmly back on the political agenda. Home building has fallen to historically low levels while there is a pressing need to provide homes for a growing (and ageing) population. We must not repeat the mistakes of the past – numbers are not enough. People need high quality, warm, secure and energy smart homes. This conference will focus on the need for regeneration and strategic planning to recognise the importance of the complex and nuanced ideas of ‘home’ and ‘place’ in creating vibrant and viable communities.”

Fri, 11.15.13 , 9:30
Sherman Cymru, Cardiff, Wales
Sherman Cymru, Cardiff, Wales
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Where
Sherman Cymru, Cardiff, Wales (map)
Website
www.cardiff.ac.uk
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Debate: ‘London and the city’

Thu, 10/31/13 , 18:30
David Chipperfield Architects, London, UK
David Chipperfield Architects, London, UK (map)

A panel discussion that included Alison Brooks, David Chipperfield and Peter St John, and chaired by Ricky Burdett.

A panel discussion that included Alison Brooks, David Chipperfield and Peter St John, and chaired by Ricky Burdett.

Thu, 10.31.13 , 18:30
David Chipperfield Architects, London, UK
David Chipperfield Architects, London, UK
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Where
David Chipperfield Architects, London, UK (map)
Website
www.davidchipperfield.co.uk
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Talk: RIBAJ ‘Counting the Difference’

Sat, 07/27/13
Royal Institute of British Architects, London, UK
Royal Institute of British Architects, London, UK (map)

Architects add value to place, society and client’s ideas, but getting that point across can be an uphill struggle. ‘Counting the Difference’ was the theme of this discussion in the RIBAJ120 Series with Gerflor.

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Architects add value to place, society and client’s ideas, but getting that point across can be an uphill struggle. ‘Counting the Difference’ was the theme of this discussion in the RIBAJ120 Series with Gerflor.

Alison Brooks focussed on two areas within the subject of cost – RICS cost calculation models and client secrecy over true costs – that needed radical rethinking.

Sat, 07.27.13
Royal Institute of British Architects, London, UK
Royal Institute of British Architects, London, UK
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Where
Royal Institute of British Architects, London, UK (map)
Website
vimeo.com
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Talk: Royal Academy of Arts, Architecture Programme

Housing category winner, Alison Brooks, who also took the overall award for a compelling series of re-workings of familiar housing types, discusses what architects have to offer those attempting to address the acute problems in housing supply, from individual domestic projects to residential masterplans. Other speakers include Phil Coffey and Peter Barber. Chaired by Ellis Woodman.

Housing category winner, Alison Brooks, who also took the overall award for a compelling series of re-workings of familiar housing types, discusses what architects have to offer those attempting to address the acute problems in housing supply, from individual domestic projects to residential masterplans. Other speakers include Phil Coffey and Peter Barber. Chaired by Ellis Woodman.

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Talk: BBC Woman’s Hour “Women in Architecture”

Tue, 03/19/13 , 10:00
BBC Broadcasting House,
BBC Broadcasting House, (map)

BBC Radio Four –  Jane was joined by Alison Brooks, running for the title Woman Architect of the Year and Clare Devine, Chair of Women in Architecture. Despite more women dropping out of architecture than almost any other profession why could neither of them ever contemplate anything else?

BBC Radio Four –  Jane was joined by Alison Brooks, running for the title Woman Architect of the Year and Clare Devine, Chair of Women in Architecture. Despite more women dropping out of architecture than almost any other profession why could neither of them ever contemplate anything else?

Tue, 03.19.13 , 10:00
BBC Broadcasting House,
BBC Broadcasting House,
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Where
BBC Broadcasting House, (map)
Website
www.bbc.co.uk
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Talk: Arnolfini – Changing the Face of British Architecture

Wed, 11/28/12
Arnolfini, Bristol, UK
Arnolfini, Bristol, UK (map)

Alison spoke at the Arnolfini centre as part of The Changing Face of British Architecture Series.

Alison spoke at the Arnolfini centre as part of The Changing Face of British Architecture Series.

Wed, 11.28.12
Arnolfini, Bristol, UK
Arnolfini, Bristol, UK
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Where
Arnolfini, Bristol, UK (map)
Website
www.arnolfini.org.uk
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Talk: AJ Small Projects Launch

Alison Brooks delivered a presentation and answered questions at the AJ Small Projects panel event in London, which will officially launch the AJ Small Projects awards 2013.

Alison Brooks delivered a presentation and answered questions at the AJ Small Projects panel event in London, which will officially launch the AJ Small Projects awards 2013.

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Talk: Open Lecture Series – Cardiff University

Thu, 10/25/12 , 18:30
Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK (map)

Alison Brooks was invited in 2012 to deliver an open lecture at the University of Cardiff as part of the School of Architecture’s open lecture series.

Alison Brooks was invited in 2012 to deliver an open lecture at the University of Cardiff as part of the School of Architecture’s open lecture series.

Thu, 10.25.12 , 18:30
Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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Where
Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK (map)
Website
www.cardiff.ac.uk
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Talk: Audi Urban Future Summit 2011

Tue, 09/13/11
The Squaire, Frankfurt, Germany
The Squaire, Frankfurt, Germany (map)

Alison spoke about social relations at the first Audi Urban Future Summit in Frankfurt am Main. Specialists from a great variety of disciplines discussed the future of urban mobility in The Squaire at Frankfurt Airport.

Alison spoke about social relations at the first Audi Urban Future Summit in Frankfurt am Main. Specialists from a great variety of disciplines discussed the future of urban mobility in The Squaire at Frankfurt Airport.

Tue, 09.13.11
The Squaire, Frankfurt, Germany
The Squaire, Frankfurt, Germany
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The Squaire, Frankfurt, Germany (map)
Website
audi-urban-future-initiative.com
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Architecture Foundation

Alison Brooks Architects were one of four practices invited to present their work at the Architecture Foundations 2011 Winter Nights lecture series held at the Building Design Partnership’s offices in London.

Alison Brooks Architects were one of four practices invited to present their work at the Architecture Foundations 2011 Winter Nights lecture series held at the Building Design Partnership’s offices in London.

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Exhibition: Faces of British Architecture

Thu, 01/12/12
The Building Centre, London, UK
The Building Centre, London, UK (map)

Britain has some of the world’s best architects and engineers. To celebrate this wealth of talent Icopal have commissioned a series of portraits by Timothy Soar, with commentary by Isabel Allen. This series of  images represents UK’s leading experts, innovators and visionaries in architecture and engineering, responsible for many iconic buildings and landmark developments. The exhibition, curated by Lorna Soar, can be seen at The Building Centre in January and February 2012.

Britain has some of the world’s best architects and engineers. To celebrate this wealth of talent Icopal have commissioned a series of portraits by Timothy Soar, with commentary by Isabel Allen. This series of  images represents UK’s leading experts, innovators and visionaries in architecture and engineering, responsible for many iconic buildings and landmark developments. The exhibition, curated by Lorna Soar, can be seen at The Building Centre in January and February 2012.

Thu, 01.12.12
The Building Centre, London, UK
The Building Centre, London, UK
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Where
The Building Centre, London, UK (map)
Website
www.facesofbritisharchitecture.co.uk
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Talk: Female Power in Architecture

Tue, 04/24/12 , 18:00
Royal Institute of British Architects, London, UK
Royal Institute of British Architects, London, UK (map)

AJ editor Christine Murray chaired a panel to discuss female power in Architecture at the RIBA, following the previous week’s inaugural AJ Women in Architecture awards.

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AJ editor Christine Murray chaired a panel to discuss female power in Architecture at the RIBA, following the previous week’s inaugural AJ Women in Architecture awards.

Panelists included Alison Brooks, Alison Brooks Architects; Deborah Saunt, DSDHA; Kathryn Firth, Chief of Design, Olympic Park Legacy Company; Liza Fior, muf architecture/ art; and Anna Gagliano, Aedas.

Tue, 04.24.12 , 18:00
Royal Institute of British Architects, London, UK
Royal Institute of British Architects, London, UK
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Royal Institute of British Architects, London, UK (map)
Website
www.architectsjournal.co.uk
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Exhibition: Ideas City Festival

Sat, 05/7/11
Open House Fallery, New York, USA
Open House Fallery, New York, USA (map)

Downtown NYC has long been a hotbed for reinvention, and The Bowery has been at the molten center— making the transformation from halfway houses and grimy punk clubs to exclusive hotels and cutting edge art museums. Therefore it’s fitting that the city’s oldest thoroughfare will be home to Festival of Ideas for the New City, May 4-8.

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Downtown NYC has long been a hotbed for reinvention, and The Bowery has been at the molten center— making the transformation from halfway houses and grimy punk clubs to exclusive hotels and cutting edge art museums. Therefore it’s fitting that the city’s oldest thoroughfare will be home to Festival of Ideas for the New City, May 4-8.

The festival will bring together thought leaders in diverse fields, focused on cross-pollinating ideas and shaping the New York City of the future, and includes a 3-day conference, street festival, and independent projects dotting the Downtown geography.

Participants and contributors include Rem Koolhaas as a keynote speaker, The New Museum, Pecha Kucha, Kickstarter, StoryCorps, Brooklyn Flea, Cabinet Magazine, and dozens more. It’s an impressive undertaking, and exciting to see new public forums for ideas take shape as funding for stalwarts like NPR and PBS are threatened. Looking forward to getting swept up in winds of change.

Sat, 05.7.11
Open House Fallery, New York, USA
Open House Fallery, New York, USA
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Where
Open House Fallery, New York, USA (map)
Website
www.stylepark.com
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Workshop: Southeast Wood Solutions Fair

Sat, 02/20/10
Atlanta / North Carolina, USA
Atlanta / North Carolina, USA

Alison Brooks discussed her projects that exploit the potential of wood, including mixed use residential projects incorporating urban agriculture, sky gardens and roof terraces.

Alison Brooks discussed her projects that exploit the potential of wood, including mixed use residential projects incorporating urban agriculture, sky gardens and roof terraces.

Sat, 02.20.10
Atlanta / North Carolina, USA
Atlanta / North Carolina, USA
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Atlanta / North Carolina, USA
Website
www.woodworks.org
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Talk: My London Vernacular

Fri, 06/26/09
New London Architecture, London, UK
New London Architecture, London, UK (map)

Alison Brooks, Alex Lifschutz, and Matthew Lloyd discussed ‘My London Vernacular’ at a free talk at New London Architecture.

Alison Brooks, Alex Lifschutz, and Matthew Lloyd discussed ‘My London Vernacular’ at a free talk at New London Architecture.

Fri, 06.26.09
New London Architecture, London, UK
New London Architecture, London, UK
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Where
New London Architecture, London, UK (map)
Website
www.newlondonarchitecture.org
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