Isabel Allen - Architecture Today

About Isabel Allen

Isabel Allen is the Editor of Architecture Today and the Editorial Director of BEAM (Built Environment and Architecture Media), founded in 2021 to provide the construction industry with a multi-media platform for interdisciplinary learning and collaboration. Highly experienced in her field, Isabel was previously editor of the AJ and has spearheaded the launch of numerous initiatives including the Architecture Today Awards for buildings that stand the test of time and the Regenerative Architecture Index launched in partnership with Architects Declare. Alongside a career as an editor, curator and critic she also co-founded HAB Housing, which delivered low-cost housing using natural materials and innovative models of procurement, land ownership and finance. She is an Honorary Fellow of the RIBA.

Stallan-Brand

Isabel Allen2025-07-01T14:23:45+01:00

Based in a former police training academy in Glasgow's Laurieston, Stallan-Brand work in a neighbourhood that has suffered brutal and dislocating changes, but which they are helping to heal and evolve in a gentle and organic way.

Stallan-BrandIsabel Allen2025-07-01T14:23:45+01:00

Buildings at risk

Isabel Allen2025-06-25T08:48:39+01:00

SAVE Britain's Heritage marks its 50th birthday by adding 50 buildings to its Buildings at Risk register.

Buildings at riskIsabel Allen2025-06-25T08:48:39+01:00

Amassa Retreat

Isabel Allen2025-06-24T10:13:51+01:00

Bindloss Dawes has restored a rural hamlet in south-west France – and remodelled a 300-year-old barn – to create a tranquil wellness destination.

Amassa RetreatIsabel Allen2025-06-24T10:13:51+01:00

Dispatches from BCO Conference, Milan: Eric Parry

Isabel Allen2025-05-30T17:02:39+01:00

Eric Parry on the uncertainties generated by political headwinds and looking forward to an exchange of views on critical urban issues in London and Milan.

Dispatches from BCO Conference, Milan: Eric ParryIsabel Allen2025-05-30T17:02:39+01:00

Dispatches from BCO Conference, Milan: Samantha McClary

Isabel Allen2025-05-30T17:02:39+01:00

At chats to Samantha McClary on her obsession with lego, her first conference as Chief Executive of the BCO and what her career as a journalist will bring to the job.

Dispatches from BCO Conference, Milan: Samantha McClaryIsabel Allen2025-05-30T17:02:39+01:00

Dispatches from BCO Conference, Milan: Oliver Hall

Isabel Allen2025-05-30T17:02:39+01:00

Oliver Hall on his role as National Chair of BCO NextGen Committees and using the conference as a platform for full immersion in Milan.

Dispatches from BCO Conference, Milan: Oliver HallIsabel Allen2025-05-30T17:02:39+01:00

Dispatches from BCO Conference, Milan: Andy Young, BIG

Isabel Allen2025-05-30T17:02:39+01:00

Andy Young on drawing by hand, talking a lot, sleeping like a baby and loving Milan.

Dispatches from BCO Conference, Milan: Andy Young, BIGIsabel Allen2025-05-30T17:02:39+01:00

Dispatches from BCO Conference, Milan: Peter Crowther

Isabel Allen2025-05-30T17:02:39+01:00

Peter Crowther on looking for nuggets from fellow BCO Conference attendees, his new role at Tatton Estate and fortune favouring the bold.

Dispatches from BCO Conference, Milan: Peter CrowtherIsabel Allen2025-05-30T17:02:39+01:00

Dispatches from BCO Conference, Milan: Claire Gott

Isabel Allen2025-05-30T17:02:39+01:00

Claire Gott from WSP on pushing the boundaries of innovation, nurturing the talent pipeline and looking for learning opportunities in Milan.

Dispatches from BCO Conference, Milan: Claire GottIsabel Allen2025-05-30T17:02:39+01:00

Dispatches from UKREiiF: Seth Rutt of Studio Multi

Isabel Allen2025-05-23T13:34:11+01:00

AT chats to Seth Rutt from Studio Multi about dreaming up a new practice during Lockdown and the difference between a pirate shop and a Navy.

Dispatches from UKREiiF: Seth Rutt of Studio MultiIsabel Allen2025-05-23T13:34:11+01:00

Dispatches from UKREiiF: Holly Lewis of We Made That

Isabel Allen2025-06-05T18:00:12+01:00

AT chats to Holly Lewis of We Made That about the joys of sitting upstream in the decision-making process, reimagining the grey belt and serendipitous encounters at UKREiiF.

Dispatches from UKREiiF: Holly Lewis of We Made ThatIsabel Allen2025-06-05T18:00:12+01:00

Dispatches from UKREiiF: Ed Murray, Studio Moren

Isabel Allen2025-05-22T13:03:08+01:00

AT chats to Ed Murray from Studio Moren about the haunting echo of value engineering and the joys of designing high end hotels.

Dispatches from UKREiiF: Ed Murray, Studio MorenIsabel Allen2025-05-22T13:03:08+01:00