À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Architecture alumnus Alison Brooks (BES '85 and BArch '88) was named a High Commendation at 2021’s Female Frontier Awards, in the Architect of the Year category.
The recognize remarkable, talented and visionary women of all ages, at every level across Architecture. These awards champion best practice, support new and established talent and celebrate the firms who are supporting women in their roles.
Alison Brooks is one of the leading architects of her generation. Her practice, , founded in 1996, is a ground-breaking, ethically driven practice internationally recognized for design excellence.
"I'm
honoured
to
be
in
the
company
of
every
architect
recognized
by
this
award,
in
particular Ìý().
Francine
is
a
leading
light
for
women
in
the
profession
and
also
a
personal
friend.
There's
much
work
to
be
done
for
women
architects
to
have
the
same
visibility
and
access
to
opportunities
our
male
colleagues
enjoy.
The
Female
Frontier
Awards
make
an
important
contribution
to
this
cause."Â
—
Alison
Brooks