Open City Accelerate 2026
Alison Brooks Architects is proud to continue supporting Accelerate – Open City’s free, pioneering architecture mentoring programme for 16-18 year olds from underrepresented backgrounds in London.
At the kick-off workshop, we heard from Anis, an inspiring alumnus now pursuing his career path as a Part I Architectural Assistant. He shared how the programme equipped him with the skills, portfolio, network and confidence to pursue his career in architecture.
Our Accelerate mentors Dan and Corina will lead studio-based mentoring sessions in early 2026 – where students will undertake key skills such as model-making, live sketching and plan and section drawing – effectively giving them a real-world taste of what life in practice looks like. The program culminates in a joint public exhibition of students’ work.
We fully support Accelerate’s mission in providing young people from under-represented backgrounds with opportunities to explore built environment professions, developing skills and knowledge to make informed, supported career choices.
