The Royal Institute of British Architects (澳门王中王) has today (Thursday 17 March) announced 23 new 澳门王中王 Honorary Fellows.
澳门王中王 Honorary Fellowships鈥痑re awarded every year to non-architects who have made a significant contribution to architecture.
澳门王中王 President, Simon Allford said:
鈥淭his year鈥檚 Honorary Fellows are from wonderfully wide-ranging fields - including advocacy, commissioning, education and research. All share our passion for ever better architecture and design in the built environment. I congratulate them all and welcome them to the 澳门王中王.鈥�
The 23 new Honorary Fellows are:
Baroness Valerie Amos 鈥�
As current Master of University College, Oxford, and in previous positions at the United Nations, as MP and as University Chancellor, Baroness Valerie Amos is an inspirational leader, who has sought to promote the importance of the built environment in transforming lives and widening the pool of opportunity.鈥�
Lord John Bird 鈥�
Social entrepreneur and co-founder of The Big Issue, Lord John Bird has dedicated his professional life to raising awareness of homelessness and supporting homeless communities worldwide. As a life peer, he focuses on social enterprise, social mobility and advocates for the development of better social housing.鈥�
Marie Coulon鈥�
As founder and Director of the Betts Project, London鈥檚 only private gallery dedicated to architecture, Marie Coulon has deepened awareness, understanding, and practice of architecture in the UK, through exhibitions celebrating and promoting the work of British and international architects.鈥�
Lucy Dunhill鈥�
Founder of Dujo, an interdisciplinary consultancy using architecture, technology, commercial and project management, Lucy Dunhill utilises her lived experiences as a young autistic woman to promote human centred design which aspires to deliver healthier and more inclusive spaces.鈥�
Kenneth Frampton鈥�
Architect, critic and historian, Professor Kenneth Frampton is regarded as one of the world鈥檚 leading historians of modern architecture, who has nurtured the careers of many leading architects and continues to be a significant influence on current thinking in urban design and architecture.鈥��
鈥�Pippa Goldfinger鈥�
Through her work as Head of Design at Design West in Bristol and as an independent town councillor in Somerset, Pippa Goldfinger has built a considerable reputation among architects, engineers and the public as an effective advocate of high-quality architecture.鈥�
Lady Helen Hamlyn鈥�
Philanthropist Lady Helen Hamlyn is a major supporter and commissioner of design and architecture, demonstrated by projects including The Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design at the Royal College of Art and her support of the restoration of buildings across Europe and Asia.鈥�
Phineas Harper鈥�
Phineas Harper is Chief Executive of Open City where they champion high-quality architecture. As co-chief curator of the 2019 Oslo Architecture Triennale, and former deputy director of The Architecture Foundation, Phineas advocates for social justice in the profession, creating opportunities for minority writers and young architects and designers.鈥�
Elain Harwood鈥�
An architectural historian with Historic England, Dr Elain Harwood is a leading authority on post-war English architecture and has been instrumental in bringing attention to many threatened buildings. She shares her knowledge through teaching, organising and speaking at events.鈥�
Graham Hickey鈥�
As Conservation Director of Dublin Civic Trust, Graham Hickey advocates for the conservation and preservation of historic buildings in Dublin and is a regular writer on architectural heritage, the built environment and the development of Dublin.鈥�
Heather Hilburn鈥�
Chief Executive of Thames Estuary Partnership, Heather Hilburn is a champion for sustainable living and inclusion in the built environment. She has helped shape large-scale heritage and regeneration projects, ensuring that outcomes benefit the local community. She regularly commissions young practices, helping many architects launch their careers.鈥�
Axel H眉tte鈥�
German artist Axel H眉tte鈥檚 photographs explore the theme of anonymous architecture, depicting offices, housing estates, train stations and industrial buildings that stand on the outskirts of large cities, offering the viewer a fresh perspective on the formal structures of buildings.鈥�
Alan Leibowitz鈥�
Alan Leibowitz, Chairman of The Landmark Trust and former Managing Director of Dorrington Plc - a residential investment and development company - is a rigorous client. Committed to high-quality architecture, his insight into the property industry makes him a valuable voice for the profession.鈥�
Selina Mason鈥�
Director of Masterplanning at Lendlease, Selina Mason is an experienced built environment leader, who has delivered significant and strategic masterplans. She is committed to the delivery of high-quality, sustainable and inclusive buildings and environments, that offer great places for people to live and work.鈥�
Nick McKeogh鈥�
As Chief Executive of New London Architecture (NLA), Nick McKeogh has spearheaded initiatives within UK architecture and provides a valuable service to the profession through activities, events and research. His development of NLA has helped place London鈥檚 evolving built environment on the global map.鈥�
James Moir鈥�
Heritage and historic buildings consultant, Dr James Moir has dedicated his life to the preservation and conservation of our historic environment. He has worked on major historical sites across the UK and is a champion for the importance of craft in the profession.鈥�
Andrew Nairne鈥�鈥�
As Director of Kettle鈥檚 Yard, Andrew Nairne led the successful and award-winning transformation of the University of Cambridge鈥檚 art gallery. He is an advocate for the important role that architecture plays in creating spaces for people to engage with modern and contemporary art.鈥�
Sir Godfrey Palmer鈥�
Professor Sir Godfrey Palmer is a pioneering figure for thought leadership in the built environment and its relationship to race and slavery. His work has helped change the national story of Scotland, bringing a neglected part of its history to widespread attention.鈥�
Neil Pinder鈥�
Head of Product Design and Architecture at Graveney School in London, Neil Pinder is an award-winning teacher with a passion for architecture and design, who has introduced architecture into the curriculum, developed teaching resources and promotes diversity and inclusion in the architecture profession.鈥�
Mark Raiss鈥�
Engineering Director for AECOM, Mark Raiss champions the role of the architect in major infrastructure projects and is committed to mentoring and encouraging the next generation of young engineers to push boundaries in engineering design.鈥�
Julia Ratcliffe鈥�
Structural engineer Julia Ratcliffe has a track record of collaborating with leading architects and designers in the UK. Previously director at Expedition Engineering, she set up her own consultancy and is a role model for women working in a male dominated industry.鈥�
Chris Watson鈥�鈥�
Recently retired as Maggie鈥檚 Property Director, Chris Watson commissioned architects, interior designers and landscape architects for 16 Maggie鈥檚 centres, delivering outcomes that have a positive social and environmental impact on users and the surrounding built environment.鈥�
Duncan Wilson鈥�
As Chief Executive of Historic England, Duncan Wilson has steered the organisation through transformational change, overseeing the recording, interpreting, promoting and diversifying of England鈥檚 historic environment. He is passionate in promoting the importance of heritage and crafts to a new and younger generation.鈥�
The 2022 澳门王中王 Honorary Fellowships will be presented at a special event at the 澳门王中王 in London this April.
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