Talks & exhibitions
Disegno x Moooi: The Future of Public Spaces
23.11.2016 18:30–21:00, Moooi London
Alison Brooks was in conversation with Ab Rogers and Jon Harrison on the role of architects and designers in shaping indoor public spaces. A panel talk hosted at Moooi London.
Alison Brooks was in conversation with Ab Rogers and Jon Harrison on the role of architects and designers in shaping indoor public spaces. A panel talk hosted at Moooi London.
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‘Making New Places’ roundtable in Oxford Mosaics
24.11.2016 12:30–17:30, Oxford Town Hall
Alison Brooks discussed our Barton Park project at a roundtable themed ‘Making New Places’ at Oxford Town Hall.
Alison Brooks discussed our Barton Park project at a roundtable themed ‘Making New Places’ at Oxford Town Hall.
This event focussed on the high level of detail, planning, legislative constraints, placing a special spotlight on the process from inception through to design of the Barton Park development in Oxford. Topics included identifying the key initiatives and challenges, the planning framework for growth, setting design principles, the architects perspective and the community feeling to look at key learnings and what makes good design.
Speaker panel:
- Alison Brooks, Creative Director, ABA
- Glynn Mutton – Development Manager, Hill Developers
- Alexis Butterfield – Associate Partner, Pollard Thomas Edwards
- David Edwards – Executive Director, Oxford City Council
- Clare Harrison – Senior Programme Manager, Grosvenor
- Paul Comeford – Director, Aecom
- Dr Riette Oosthuizen – Partner, HTA Design LLP
- Jon Rowland – Chair, BOB-MK Urban Design Network
RIBA and Cornwall Architectural Trust Lecture
11.11.2016, Falmouth Maritime Museum
Alison Brooks delivered the 2016 RIBA and Cornwall Architectural Trust Lecture on 11th November at Falmouth Maritime Museum.
Alison Brooks delivered the 2016 RIBA and Cornwall Architectural Trust Lecture on 11th November at Falmouth Maritime Museum.
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Masterclass at the V&A The Smile
22.09.2016 15:30–17:00, Victoria & Albert Museum
Alison Brooks was in conversation with Andrew Lawrence, Associate Director at Arup and collaborator on The Smile, along with Andy Toohey, Partner at Price & Myers.
Alison Brooks was in conversation with Andrew Lawrence, Associate Director at Arup and collaborator on The Smile, along with Andy Toohey, Partner at Price & Myers.
They discussed new kinds of urban building that are spatially and structurally inventive, contributing to the art of city-building.
The Global Design Forum is the London Design Festival’s annual programme of talks and discussions exploring the role of design in a sustainable and prosperous future.
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Alison Brooks Architects design landmark installation for London Design Festival 2016 The Smile
16.09.2016—12.10.2016, Chelsea College of Arts
Alison Brooks Architects has collaborated with The American Hardwood Export Council, Arup and the London Design Festival to present a cross-laminated tulipwood structure on the Rootstein Hopkins Parade Ground of the Chelsea College of Arts from 17 September until 12 October.
Alison Brooks Architects has collaborated with The American Hardwood Export Council, Arup and the London Design Festival to present a cross-laminated tulipwood structure on the Rootstein Hopkins Parade Ground of the Chelsea College of Arts from 17 September until 12 October.
Alison Brooks Architects has designed ‘The Smile’, an urban installation that showcases the structural and spatial potential of cross–laminated hardwood using American tulipwood. The Smile is one of the Festival’s Landmark Projects; a timber structure that can be inhabited and explored by the public.
With expertise from top engineering firm Arup, and using construction sized panels of hardwood CLT for the first time, Alison Brooks’ concept is a spectacular 3.5m high, 4.5m wide and 34m long curved rectangular tube – the first ever hardwood ‘mega-tube’.
Alison Brooks says, “The Smile is a huge curved hollow tube made of cross-laminated tulipwood. It touches the ground at one point, like a wheel. Entering The Smile through an opening where the curved form meets the ground, the visitor can walk from end to end of the 34-metre-long tube to discover a new kind of space that gradually rises toward light. All four sides of The Smile’s interior will be made of same beautiful hardwood panels as the structure. It will offer a complete sensory experience of colour, texture, scent and sound. The Smile’s two open ends will illuminate the funnel-like interior space and act as balconies to the city.
Along the walls, perforations will allow sunlight to draw changing patterns on the floor throughout the day. The perforations will also give the visitor an understanding of how the structure performs as they’re located in positions where there are fewer structural stresses. At night the interior will be illuminated by linear light strips that trace its dynamic curving floor.”
For AHEC, The Smile is one of the most important developments in a decade of research and development into structural timber innovation with Arup, and one that could broaden the use of CLT in the construction industry. Andrew Lawrence, Associate Director, Arup says, “The Smile is the most challenging structure ever constructed in CLT. Every aspect is pushed to the absolute limit. It really shows the potential for hardwoods in construction.”
This creation of a brand-new product and a new use of hardwood will transform the way architects and engineers approach timber construction.
“This structure proves that hardwoods have a role to play in the timber construction revolution,” says David Venables, European Director of AHEC. “All our previous LDF projects – Timber Wave, Out of the Woods, Endless Stair and The Wish List – have been significant projects.
“But The Smile, designed by Alison Brooks Architects, is the most significant advance because it will create the first-ever use of industrial-sized panels of hardwood CLT. These panels will be produced by Züblin Timber in Germany, one of the pioneers of this manufacturing process. They believe in the potential of tulipwood CLT as bringing a revolutionary new element to wood construction.”
Arup’s engineering team is working to derive the most efficient structural form, using only 60 cubic metres of wood to create a 150 square metre enclosed space. The forces of tension and compression working in the CLT walls will be expressed by perforations in its elevations. ABA has used these to generate patterns of light across The Smile’s interior spaces during the day, it will become an urban lantern at night.
“The Landmark Projects are a key part of the Festival’s commissioning programme. They are at a scale that gets noticed and are always in major public places reaching a very wide audience,” says Ben Evans, the Director of LDF. “The choice of architect is key and Alison Brooks Architects are known for their innovative use of materials. Alongside a strong commitment to ambitious ideas they made an ideal choice for this year’s Landmark project with AHEC.”
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HDA Seminar Ely Court Kilburn Quarter Unity Place
11.07.2016 14:00–17:30, IET London: Savoy Place
Alison Brooks Architects will join South Kilburn Estate Regeneration collaborators Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands and Brent Council to speak at the Housing Design Award Seminar 2016: Beyond Housebuilding.
Alison Brooks Architects will join South Kilburn Estate Regeneration collaborators Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands and Brent Council to speak at the Housing Design Award Seminar 2016: Beyond Housebuilding.
“Britain needs to build some 250,000 new homes each year, but business as usual can’t meet demand. Where else could the numbers come from?”
Tickets are now available for the annual Housing Design Awards seminar, featuring in-depth discussion of innovative approaches to housing procurement and design – from consumer responsive offsite production, to custom-build and co-housing, and local authority direct commissioning.
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La Biennale di Venezia Exhibition Ely Court City (e) State Kilburn Quarter Unity Place
28.05.2016—27.11.2016, Palazzo Mora
ABA is participating in the Time-Space-Existence exhibition at the Palazzo Mora, along with 100 other established and emerging practices from a range of countries and cultures. In the exhibition ‘City(e)State’, Alison Brooks Architects documents the evolution of state-sponsored housing architecture as a reflection of the social, economic and political values of the day.
ABA is participating in the Time-Space-Existence exhibition at the Palazzo Mora, along with 100 other established and emerging practices from a range of countries and cultures. In the exhibition ‘City(e)State’, Alison Brooks Architects documents the evolution of state-sponsored housing architecture as a reflection of the social, economic and political values of the day.
The exhibition uncovers qualities found in Britain’s monumental urban housing estates, and how these have become synonymous with economic and social segregation. These are examined in relation to four specific urban paradigms found in a north London neighbourhood: 1890s suburb; 1960s modernist estate; contemporary masterplan; and intensified, ‘ideal’ future.
The practice considers housing design to be the most fundamental form of city-building, constituting urban form, civic space and community identity as well as the intimate space of dwelling. ABA’s own work in housing explores new typologies, identities and hybrid uses as vehicles for urban transformation.
“As catalysts for social diversity and inclusiveness, housing architecture can be reconceived as civic buildings of the everyday,” says Alison Brooks, principal and creative director of ABA. “A strategy of proactive council involvement as commissioners and stewards of urban design offers an alternative model for development to purely market-led regeneration.”
The Venice installation will include ABA’s ongoing work with the London Borough of Brent on the regeneration of South Kilburn Estate, one of north London’s largest modernist housing estates. Here, the Council is leading a 15 year masterplan to reintegrate the community, its architecture and public spaces into the fabric of the city. The Council’s plans new projects embed diversity, with a 50/50 mix of social and private housing. Ten London architects have been working in the regeneration including three competition winning schemes by Alison Brooks Architects.
“Our three South Kilburn projects – one complete, one under construction and one planned – recharge streets as a forum for public life framed by higher density, equitable housing. Our work supports the local authority’s renewed commitment to delivering long-term social and urban value.” says Brooks.
“Time Space Existence” at the 15th International Architecture Exhibition, 28 May – 27 November 2016. Palazzo Mora, Str. Nuova, 3659, 30121 Venezia, Italy.
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Quarterhouse to host Archigram Folkestone 2016 Quarterhouse
11.06.2016 18:00, Quarterhouse, Folkestone
Sir Peter Cook and the surviving members of the original Archigram team will come together, 50 years on TO THE VERY DAY, to celebrate and recount the event that took place in Folkestone in 1966. The event will be held at ABA’s Folkestone Quarterhouse Performing Arts Centre.
Sir Peter Cook and the surviving members of the original Archigram team will come together, 50 years on TO THE VERY DAY, to celebrate and recount the event that took place in Folkestone in 1966. The event will be held at ABA’s Folkestone Quarterhouse Performing Arts Centre.
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Lecture: Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland Centenary Convention
13.05.2016—14.04.2016, Mansfield Traquair, Edinburgh
Alison Brooks will speak at the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland Centenary Convention 2016.
Alison Brooks will speak at the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland Centenary Convention 2016.
Hosted by RIAS President, Willie Watt, the RIAS Convention, the single most significant event in the Incorporation’s annual calendar, is also one of the largest architectural conferences in Europe. To mark the Incorporation’s centenary, this year’s event takes place in the RIAS’ place of birth, Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh, within the territory covered by the Edinburgh Architectural Association.
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Talk: The Richard Grierson Annual Lecture
24.02.2016 20:00, Blackheath Halls
Alison Brooks presented the Annual Richard Grierson Architecture Lecture at Blackheath Halls.
Alison Brooks presented the Annual Richard Grierson Architecture Lecture at Blackheath Halls.
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Talk: University of Brighton School of Architecture
16.02.2016, University of Brighton School of Architecture
Debate: Turncoats – “The Gender Agenda”
11.02.2016 18:30, U+I
This discussion sought to reframe feminism in architecture.
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NLA Breakfast Talk: New Ideas for Housing: The Modern Mansion Block Unity Place Ely Court Kilburn Quarter
20.11.2015 8:00–10:00, NLA, The Building Centre
Alison Brooks gave a talk at New London Architecture about ABA’s reinvention of the mansion block typology in the regeneration of South Kilburn Estate.
Alison Brooks gave a talk at New London Architecture about ABA’s reinvention of the mansion block typology in the regeneration of South Kilburn Estate.
What should the home of the future look like in a densely populated capital? This NLA breakfast talk will examine the historic London mansion block and how far this typology can be reinvented to create new higher-density homes that people aspire to live in.
Speakers: Claire Bennie, Rosemarie MacQueen (Consultant), Alex Lifschutz (Director, LDS) Stuart Corbyn (Chairman, Get Living London), Richard Lavington (Founding Director, Maccreanor Lavington) Alison Brooks (Creative Director, Alison Brooks Architects), Peter Murray (Chairman, New London Architecture)
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Exhibition: At Home
16.11.2015—10.01.2016, Idea Exchange, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
ABA’s work features in an exhibition at the Idea Exchange, titled At Home.
ABA’s work features in an exhibition at the Idea Exchange, titled At Home.
Where we live and how we live deeply affects us. Basic shelter is a necessity but beyond this we need space that is liveable and durable, sustainable and resilient. At Home explores purpose designed and built individual and multi-unit buildings in urban and rural settings. The exhibition showcases outstanding architecture that has been awarded for its design in withstanding natural disasters as well as green and energy efficient urban and off the grid homes. New approaches to shared, co-op and live/work space are also highlighted in At Home.
Participating firms: Alison Brooks Architects (London, UK), Artscape (Toronto, ON), SUSTAINABLE.TO Architecture + Building (Toronto, ON), Teeple Architect Inc. (Toronto, ON), Ian MacDonald Architect Inc. (Toronto, ON).
Exhibition Curator: Esther E. Shipman
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Talk: Urbanistas – Women Innovators in Architecture Urban Design
13.10.2015 18:00–20:00, Northern Architecture Centre, Newcastle
Our cities aren’t just designed, they are systematised, planned, lived in, modified and in order to be resilient, need to be responsive.
Our cities aren’t just designed, they are systematised, planned, lived in, modified and in order to be resilient, need to be responsive.
Alison Brooks spoke alongside Alessandra Cianchetta, Irena Bauman, Johanna Gibbons, Liza Fior and Katherine Clarke in association with the Urbanistas exhibition, commissioned by Roca Gallery London, curated by Lucy Bullivant, and brought to Newcastle by Igloo Regeneration.
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Talk: The Future of Facades Lens House
11.11.2015 18:00, RIBA London
Alison Brooks will present an evening lecture about Lens House, in association with Dupont Corian, who supplied the building’s groundbreaking cladding, which had never before been used as a facade material in the UK.
Alison Brooks will present an evening lecture about Lens House, in association with Dupont Corian, who supplied the building’s groundbreaking cladding, which had never before been used as a facade material in the UK.
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Exhibition: NLA – New Ideas for Housing Ely Court Kilburn Quarter
15.10.2015—17.12.2015, The Building Centre
ABA are participating in New London Architecture’s New Housing Ideas exhibition, showing South Kilburn Estate Regeneration Phase 1a & Phase 2a.
ABA are participating in New London Architecture’s New Housing Ideas exhibition, showing South Kilburn Estate Regeneration Phase 1a & Phase 2a.
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Talk: Crafting Experience – A New Collegiate Architecture
23.09.2015 18:30, Natuzzi Italia
Interni are presenting a series of events with leading voices in international architecture at Italian design flagship stores in London, in collaboration with ITA Italian Trade Agency and Salone del Mobile Milano. Alison Brooks gave a talk about ABA’s Cohen Quad at Exeter College, Oxford, which is currently under construction.
Interni are presenting a series of events with leading voices in international architecture at Italian design flagship stores in London, in collaboration with ITA Italian Trade Agency and Salone del Mobile Milano. Alison Brooks gave a talk about ABA’s Cohen Quad at Exeter College, Oxford, which is currently under construction.
Other speakers in the series include David Chipperfield of David Chipperfield Architects, Anthony Hudson of Hudson Architects, Lyndon Neri of Neri & Hu, and Clark Pickett of NBBJ.
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Exhibition: Urbanistas travels to Newcastle
17.09.2015—19.10.2015, The Core, Newcastle
Urbanistas is an exhibition celebrating innovative practice; in particular the vision and skills of six leading women practitioners working pro-actively in UK cities, in the fields of architecture, urban and landscape design and planning, reinventing how we design our urban environment and housing models to create beautiful, coherent, integrated and resilient cities.
Urbanistas is an exhibition celebrating innovative practice; in particular the vision and skills of six leading women practitioners working pro-actively in UK cities, in the fields of architecture, urban and landscape design and planning, reinventing how we design our urban environment and housing models to create beautiful, coherent, integrated and resilient cities.
Alison Brooks. Alessandra Cianchetta. Irena Bauman. Johanna Gibbons. Liza Fior. Katherine Clarke.
Urbanistas exhibition was comissioned by Roca Gallery London, curated by Lucy Bullivant, and brought to Newcastle by Igloo Regeneration, The Core, Creative Space Management and Northern Architecture. Supported by RIBA North East.
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World Architectural Festival – Pre-Election Breakfast Talk
21.04.2015
A panel of experts including Alison Brooks, Deyan Sudjic, Simon Jenkins, and Paul Morrell have urged the next government to make the UK’s housing shortage its top priority.
A panel of experts including Alison Brooks, Deyan Sudjic, Simon Jenkins, and Paul Morrell have urged the next government to make the UK’s housing shortage its top priority.
‘Housing is the crisis of our time’, said Stirling Prize-winning architect Brooks at the World Architecture Festival (WAF) pre-election breakfast event last week.
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Debate: Architecture Club – ‘How Do We Make Enough Housing?’
19.03.2015, Shoreditch House
The subject of the debate was “How do we make enough housing?” and focussed on the issues of the delivery of housing to respond to the ever-growing needs of the capital and the nation as a whole.
The subject of the debate was “How do we make enough housing?” and focussed on the issues of the delivery of housing to respond to the ever-growing needs of the capital and the nation as a whole.
The debate reinforced the need for the housing to be provided across the full spectrum of housing needs including private for sale and to rent, and affordable and intermediate. Alison Brooks addressed the issue from the architectural point of view, and explained the need for a broad vision in relation to the master plan and layout of new estates, and also emphasised the degree to which detailed design could reinforce the flexibility achievable in new homes where space was at a premium.
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Talk: Urbanistas – Women in Urban Design
30.04.2015, Roca London
This event examined how a ‘soft planning’ approach works, giving attention to ecology, climate, landscaping and lighting, beyond permanent, ‘hard’ design; and also explore the process of valuing and building on history and the existing conditions of a community.
This event examined how a ‘soft planning’ approach works, giving attention to ecology, climate, landscaping and lighting, beyond permanent, ‘hard’ design; and also explore the process of valuing and building on history and the existing conditions of a community.
Exhibitors Alison Brooks, Alessandra Cianchetta and Liza Fior discuss with exhibition curator Lucy Bullivant.
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Juror & Keynote Speaker: AIA UK Design Awards
28.06.2015, Serpentine Sackler Gallery, London
Alison Brooks gave the keynote speech at the awards ceremony, and conferred certificates and accolades upon well-known architects, emerging architects and students alike.
Alison Brooks gave the keynote speech at the awards ceremony, and conferred certificates and accolades upon well-known architects, emerging architects and students alike.
This year’s jury was headed by Fred Manson, Associate Director of Heatherwick Studio, and included a versatile mix of members including Brett Steele, Director of AA School of Architecture and Owen Pritchard, Technical Editor of Architects’ Journal. Mr Manson.
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Expert Juror: NLA International Ideas Competition ‘New Ideas for Housing’
4.09.2015
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 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
21.07.2015 18:30, Royal Academy, London
ABA’s Wildspace Warehouse features in a film about Rainham produced by the Architecture Foundation.
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.
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Talk: Brick Works!
16.06.2015 10:30, The Building Centre, London, UK
ABA’s Nelson Carvalho spoke at The Brick Development Association’s inaugural Design Day Brick Works at the Building Centre, London.
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
Debate: Ecobuild – ‘Quality Housing Fit for the 21st Century’
5.03.2015 13:40, ExCeL, London, UK
Alison Brooks participated in a panel discussion at Ecobuild 2015.
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?
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Exhibition: Urbanistas – Women in Urban Design
6.03.2015, Roca London gallery, London, UK
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.
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
Guardian, BD, Evening Standard
Debate: Royal Academy – ‘Counting the Costs of the Housing Crisis’
26.01.2015 18:30–20:00, The Geological Society, London, UK
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.
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.
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Talk: Wood Awards 2014
18.11.2014, Carpenters' Hall, London, UK
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.
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Talk: The Wish List – A Conversation With The Design Team Kitchen Stool
15.09.2014 15:30–16:30, The Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre, V&A Museum, London, UK
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.
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.
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Exhibition: The Wish List Kitchen Stool
13.09.2014—21.09.2014, V&A Museum, London, UK
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.
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Talk: Silent Majority
2.09.2014 18:00, House of Commons, London, UK
Alison Brooks chaired a conversation on the future of social housing at the House of Commons.
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.
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Talk: Building Waterloo Region Festival
30.07.2014 19:30, Perimeter Institute, Waterloo, Canada
Alison Brooks spoke at the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics, University of Waterloo.
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.
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Talk: More Homes Better Homes Conference
10.07.2014, Royal College of Physicians, London, UK
Alison Brooks spoke at this years More homes better Homes conference about Innovating housing design.
Alison Brooks spoke at this years 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.
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Debate: Churchill Revisited
1.05.2014 18:00–20:00, St John's Square, London, UK
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.
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Talk: Future Visions: Investing In Architectural Capital
16.06.2014 20:00, Design Museum, London, UK
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.
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Debate: RIBA Roundtable: “Improving Housing Quality: Unlocking the Market”
15.04.2014 15:30–17:30, Royal Institute of British Architects, London, UK
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.
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Talk: AJ – Future of UK Housing?
10.07.2014 13:40
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?
26.03.2014 18:30, Paintworks Event Space, Bristol, UK
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.
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