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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.

Review of 2024

2025-01-02T15:05:22+00:00

Architecture Today editor Isabel Allen reflects on the highlights of 2024 and looks forward to the year ahead.

Review of 20242025-01-02T15:05:22+00:00

The Greenhill Building

2024-12-03T13:02:42+00:00

Chris Dyson Architects' teaching and events building for Harrow Arts Centre's London campus draws on the site's legacy of agricultural buildings to deliver a flexible space that complements the Grade-II listed Gothic Elliott Hall.

The Greenhill Building2024-12-03T13:02:42+00:00

Faustino Winery, Oyon, Spain

2024-10-08T11:33:44+01:00

Foster + Partners' visitor centre at the Bodegas Faustino Winery in Oyon, Spain, is the latest project in a two decade relationship between architect and client.

Faustino Winery, Oyon, Spain2024-10-08T11:33:44+01:00

Warburg Institute

2024-09-26T14:47:04+01:00

Haworth Tompkins' £14.5 million transformation of the Warburg Institute in London's Bloomsbury includes the Institute’s first gallery, a 140-seat auditorium, and a state-of-the-art centre for special collections.

Warburg Institute2024-09-26T14:47:04+01:00

Risky business

2024-10-02T10:32:08+01:00

Pippa Nissen explores the crucial distinction between financial risk and creative risk, and explains how the success of Nissen Richards' masterplan for Sutton Hoo in Suffolk depended on the client's ability to distinguish between the two.

Risky business2024-10-02T10:32:08+01:00

STORE Pavilion, King’s Cross

2024-09-19T17:05:26+01:00

London and Rotterdam-based STORE works with summer school students create a temporary 'log cabin' in London's Granary Square as a venue for public events at London Design Festival.

STORE Pavilion, King’s Cross2024-09-19T17:05:26+01:00

Shoreline, Folkestone

2024-07-18T14:42:26+01:00

ACME's contemporary take on the Edwardian terrace marks the first phase of Folkestone's Seafront & Harbour masterplan.

Shoreline, Folkestone2024-07-18T14:42:26+01:00

School of Specification – EnerPHit

2024-06-03T15:15:43+01:00

RDA Architects has produced a learning module on EnerPHit for School of Specification. Founder and director Richard Dudzicki challenges misconceptions about EnerPHit and outlines the issues that are holding its back.

School of Specification – EnerPHit2024-06-03T15:15:43+01:00

Funmbi Adeagbo’s pitch for the RIBA Presidency

2024-05-29T07:13:34+01:00

Funmbi Adeagbo explains why she's running for the RIBA Presidency and the importance of challenging preconceptions, breaking down barriers, learning from international partners and reorganising her life to give the role the focus it deserves.

Funmbi Adeagbo’s pitch for the RIBA Presidency2024-05-29T07:13:34+01:00
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