In episode 11 of The Architecture Foundation’s AF turns 30 series, Alison Brooks of Alison Brooks Architects, shares her expertise with Yẹmí Aládérun and Zoë Berman. The series celebrates people, projects and policy that have influenced the architectural landscape over the past thirty years.

The short film follows Alison, Yẹmí and Zoë together visiting Ely Court. Designed by Alison Brooks, the first portion of the South Kilburn housing estate regeneration project for new housing blocks was completed in 2015, as part of Brent Council's 15-year-long regeneration masterplan. Alison Brooks’ design rehoused existing tenants and increased density offering more affordable housing to the area. Following the visit, Alison shares her thoughtful design vision, talks about her belief in housing as a civic act and the three discuss generous approaches to affordable housing.

Watch the film and discussion here

“Housing is the social project of architecture. The way in which architects can really impact the everyday life of communities from every socio-economic background and also public life; everybody moves through the streets and the places that housing forms in terms of our shared urban realm.”