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.

Aline Knowles

Isabel Allen2024-04-30T14:32:46+01:00

Aline Knowles has discovered that initiating her own projects and acting as her own client gives her a level of freedom, satisfaction and self-confidence that eluded her in practice.

Aline KnowlesIsabel Allen2024-04-30T14:32:46+01:00

Oak Cancer Centre

Isabel Allen2024-12-19T16:40:13+00:00

BDP has completed the Oak Cancer Centre for the Royal Marsden in Sutton. Simon Allford applauds a bold response to the challenges of delivering high-quality large-scale buildings within the NHS.

Oak Cancer CentreIsabel Allen2024-12-19T16:40:13+00:00

Your planet needs you: a new kind of national service for a carbon-conscious age

Isabel Allen2024-04-12T16:48:32+01:00

Architects Declare's manifesto to transform the built environment highlights the urgent need for climate literacy across the board. Isabel Allen asks if it's time to introduce compulsory training in the knowledge and skills required.

Your planet needs you: a new kind of national service for a carbon-conscious ageIsabel Allen2024-04-12T16:48:32+01:00

Fit out for the future: White Arkitekter’s new home

Isabel Allen2024-04-12T15:07:20+01:00

Laura Davies talks to Madeleine Jacob about repurposing old furniture and making a studio that's visually coherent and designed to last.

Fit out for the future: White Arkitekter’s new homeIsabel Allen2024-04-12T15:07:20+01:00

Fire safety

Isabel Allen2024-12-17T09:34:31+00:00

Simón Santamaria has produced a learning module on fire safety for School of Specification. He explains why the early and continuous involvement of a fire safety engineer is crucial to achieving sustainability targets without compromising safety.

Fire safetyIsabel Allen2024-12-17T09:34:31+00:00

Projekt CEO Nick Hartwright on Studio Smithfield

Isabel Allen2024-04-08T18:01:48+01:00

As Smithfield Market gears itself for radical transformation, social entrepreneur and chief executive of Projekt, Nick Hartwright, talks to AT about Studio Smithfield, a new creative hub found above the Meat Market in Smithfield’s Northwest Quadrant.

Projekt CEO Nick Hartwright on Studio SmithfieldIsabel Allen2024-04-08T18:01:48+01:00

Dispatches: Mojan Kavosh

Isabel Allen2024-04-02T09:08:29+01:00

AT chats to Mojan Kavosh about winning the British School at Rome's 2024 Scholarship in Architecture and plans to walk an eight-day itinerary devised in 1763 for visitors on the Grand Tour.

Dispatches: Mojan KavoshIsabel Allen2024-04-02T09:08:29+01:00

Tara Gbolade

Isabel Allen2024-04-30T14:37:03+01:00

Ever-changing graffiti at the Leak Street arches at Waterloo reflects the culture of constant regeneration and renewal that underpins Tara Gbolade's approach to practice.

Tara GboladeIsabel Allen2024-04-30T14:37:03+01:00

Earth building

Isabel Allen2024-12-17T09:38:32+00:00

Earth Building UK and Ireland has produced a learning module on earth building for School of Specification. CEO Rowland Keable explains why we need a change of mindset to unlock the many benefits it brings.

Earth buildingIsabel Allen2024-12-17T09:38:32+00:00

Dispatches: Juliette Morgan

Isabel Allen2024-03-22T09:45:26+00:00

AT chats to Juliette Morgan about the role large practices have to play in addressing the climate emergency.

Dispatches: Juliette MorganIsabel Allen2024-03-22T09:45:26+00:00

Dispatches: Dinah Casson

Isabel Allen2024-03-19T17:39:42+00:00

AT chats to Dinah Casson about holding Islington Council to account and battling to protect a fragile corner of Shoreditch from Morris+Co's controversial Castle & Fitzroy scheme.

Dispatches: Dinah CassonIsabel Allen2024-03-19T17:39:42+00:00

Dispatches: Alasdair Ben Dixon

Isabel Allen2024-03-21T10:23:00+00:00

AT chats to Alasdair Ben Dixon about the Regenerative Architecture Index, ethical practice and how the RIBA is measuring up.

Dispatches: Alasdair Ben DixonIsabel Allen2024-03-21T10:23:00+00:00