What does Alison Brooks Architects do?

Alison Brooks Architects (ABA) is a London-based architecture firm established in 1996 by Canadian architect Alison Brooks. The firm is known for its innovative designs that thoughtfully integrate cultural, social, and environmental contexts. ABA emphasizes architecture as a social art, aiming to foster inclusive communities and civic identity through its sculptural and context-responsive buildings. ABA has earned a strong reputation in the UK and internationally, winning numerous prestigious awards, including the RIBA Stirling Prize for the Accordia project in Cambridge. The firm specializes in a variety of project types, including urban regeneration, housing, higher education buildings, and public cultural venues. Their portfolio features notable projects such as the Cadence mixed-use towers in King’s Cross and the Cohen Quadrangle at Exeter College, Oxford, which is recognized as the first college designed by a female architect at Oxford. ABA is committed to community engagement and sustainability, collaborating on dynamic urban projects that enhance the built environment.