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.

Dispatches: Ondrej Chybik and Michal Kristof

Isabel Allen2024-02-22T09:41:56+00:00

Ondrej Chybik and Michal Kristof chat to AT about their studio's global outlook, launching an exhibition at the Barbican and setting up shop in London.

Dispatches: Ondrej Chybik and Michal KristofIsabel Allen2024-02-22T09:41:56+00:00

Dispatches from UK Architects Declare: Michael Pawlyn

Isabel Allen2024-02-21T12:54:39+00:00

Michael Pawlyn talks to Architecture Today about post-apocalyptic London, the Regenerative Architecture Index and encouraging clients to focus on their long-term legacy.

Dispatches from UK Architects Declare: Michael PawlynIsabel Allen2024-02-21T12:54:39+00:00

Dispatches from Lewes: Joanna Yarrow

Isabel Allen2024-02-20T11:43:08+00:00

Joanna Yarrow talks to Architecture Today about getting planning consent for the 685-home Phoenix Project, and the challenges involved in delivering the biggest timber-structure neighbourhood in the UK.

Dispatches from Lewes: Joanna YarrowIsabel Allen2024-02-20T11:43:08+00:00

School of Specification – Specifying healthy materials

Isabel Allen2024-04-16T13:44:32+01:00

HLW has produced a learning module on specifying healthy materials for School of Specification. Senior designer Alison Grant explains the dangers of unhealthy materials and the role that architects can play in improving the supply chain.

School of Specification – Specifying healthy materialsIsabel Allen2024-04-16T13:44:32+01:00

Dispatches: Daniel Libeskind

Isabel Allen2024-02-14T09:48:48+00:00

Daniel Libeskind talks to Architecture Today, expanding on his design approach for the Maggie's Centre at the Royal Free Hospital in north London and the influence of the late Charles Jencks.

Dispatches: Daniel LibeskindIsabel Allen2024-02-14T09:48:48+00:00

Dispatches: Chris Williamson

Isabel Allen2024-02-12T11:58:11+00:00

AT chats to... Chris Williamson – RIBA presidential candidate and the most optimistic man in architecture – about writing plays, public service and channelling his inner Madmen.

Dispatches: Chris WilliamsonIsabel Allen2024-02-12T11:58:11+00:00

Dispatches from UK Architects Declare: Anna Lisa McSweeney

Isabel Allen2024-03-21T10:28:31+00:00

Anna Lisa McSweeney talks to Architecture Today about educating politicians, the Regenerative Architecture Index and why every practice has a part to play.

Dispatches from UK Architects Declare: Anna Lisa McSweeneyIsabel Allen2024-03-21T10:28:31+00:00

Dispatches from Madrid: Norman Foster

Isabel Allen2024-02-06T15:34:18+00:00

Norman Foster talks to Architecture Today about his mission to educate a new generation of urban innovators and city leaders.

Dispatches from Madrid: Norman FosterIsabel Allen2024-02-06T15:34:18+00:00

School of Specification – Steve Webb on stone

Isabel Allen2024-04-16T13:44:24+01:00

Steve Webb of Webb Yates Engineers has produced a learning module on stone for School of Specification. Here, he explains how the potato/tomato line provides a clue as to how stone construction might be developed in the UK.

School of Specification – Steve Webb on stoneIsabel Allen2024-04-16T13:44:24+01:00

Looking back on 2023

Isabel Allen2024-01-04T16:21:38+00:00

As we kick off 2024, Architecture Today editor Isabel Allen reflects on the highlights of 2023 and looks forward to the year ahead.

Looking back on 2023Isabel Allen2024-01-04T16:21:38+00:00

Architecture Today and UK Architects Declare launch Regenerative Architecture Index

Isabel Allen2023-12-22T15:41:53+00:00

Architecture Today and UK Architects Declare have teamed up to launch the world's first Regenerative Architecture Index, as a means of benchmarking architects on regenerative projects, policies, working practices and actions.

Architecture Today and UK Architects Declare launch Regenerative Architecture IndexIsabel Allen2023-12-22T15:41:53+00:00

Against the odds: Tower Hamlets Town Hall

Isabel Allen2024-03-01T11:41:40+00:00

AHMM’s deft reinvention marries the gravitas of historic civic architecture with an upbeat modernity that speaks of optimism and hope. If you ignore the empty bookshelves.

Against the odds: Tower Hamlets Town HallIsabel Allen2024-03-01T11:41:40+00:00