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.Meet the client: Damien Sharkey, MD of HUB
Isabel Allen2024-02-14T11:38:00+00:00The managing director of HUB talks about making the leap from architect to client and delivering quality within the build-to-rent sector.
Zentia’s Phil Dixon in conversation with John Ramshaw
Isabel Allen2023-04-26T08:02:33+01:00Discontinuous ceiling design is explored through Sonify 3D Studio, a powerful online configurator that has been developed to maximise the creative and functional potential of Zentia’s new Sonify discontinuous ceiling system.
Meet the client: Caswell&Dainow on how to make the switch from architect to developer
Isabel Allen2024-02-14T09:15:54+00:00Charlie Caswell and Adam Dainow offer advice on how to make the transition from architecture to setting up a design-led development company.
Alice Brownfield
Isabel Allen2023-06-06T09:30:50+01:00Alice Brownfield's work as an architect and campaigner has taught her how much can be achieved when people with very different expertise come together around a common goal.
Meet the client: Clive Nichol, CEO of Fabrix
Isabel Allen2023-03-09T12:18:23+00:00Founder of developer Fabrix explains the company's approach to breathing new life into neglected corners of the city and the qualities it looks for in an architectural practice.
Dicle Guntas
Isabel Allen2023-02-14T13:02:07+00:00Developer Dicle Guntas sees her role as commissioning works of art and is fascinated by the relationship between memories and the way buildings are perceived.
Ashwin Goyal
Isabel Allen2023-01-17T18:26:35+00:00An itinerant childhood gave Ashwin Goyal an appreciation of different cultures and inspired a focus on under-represented groups and the importance of collective change.
Gus Zogolovitch
Isabel Allen2023-01-03T11:24:18+00:00Developer Gus Zogolovitch reflects on the benefits of, and the many challenges involved in, delivering projects that give people agency in the design and build of their own home.
Ask the expert: Timber cladding
Isabel Allen2022-12-27T12:37:46+00:00Janet Sycamore from The Timber Decking and Cladding Association answers readers’ questions.
The Broadway by Squire & Partners
Isabel Allen2022-12-12T17:10:09+00:00Squire & Partners completes 1 million square foot Art Deco inspired mixed-use development on former Metropolitan Police Headquarters site.
Theatrum Mundi launches study programme on transdisciplinary city-making
Isabel Allen2022-11-28T18:59:41+00:00Theatrum Mundi celebrates 10 years of transdisciplinary work in city-making and calls for applicants for its new study programme
