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'''Victoria Thornton''' [[Order of the British Empire|OBE]] [[Hon FRIBA|HonFRIBA]] is the founder of the unique Open House architecture concept<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/victoria-thornton-open-house-is-a-simple-and-powerful-concept/8689260.article|title=Victoria Thornton: 'Open House is a simple and powerful concept'|last=September|first=22|last2=Mark|first2=2015By Laura|website=Architects Journal|language=en|access-date=2019-10-12}}</ref> and a key international advocate of public engagement in architecture and urban design. As Founder of the architecture education charity Open-City and the initiatives [[Open House London]] and Open House Worldwide,<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-24060641|title=21 years of Open House London|last=McDermott|first=Josephine|date=2013-09-21|access-date=2019-10-12|language=en-GB}}</ref> since 1992 she has been at the forefront of advocating the value of design in creating vibrant, liveable cities and the role everyone plays in them through dialogue with key stakeholders and the wider public. Since 2018 she has been President of the [[Architectural Association School of Architecture|Architectural Association]], London, one of the world's most prestigious schools of architecture.
'''Victoria Thornton''' [[Order of the British Empire|OBE]] [[Hon FRIBA|HonFRIBA]] is the founder of the Open House architecture concept<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/victoria-thornton-open-house-is-a-simple-and-powerful-concept/8689260.article|title=Victoria Thornton: 'Open House is a simple and powerful concept'|last=September|first=22|last2=Mark|first2=2015By Laura|website=Architects Journal|language=en|access-date=2019-10-12}}</ref> which has sought to improve public engagement in architecture and urban design. In 1992 she founded the architecture education charity Open-City and the initiatives [[Open House London]] and, later, Open House Worldwide.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-24060641|title=21 years of Open House London|last=McDermott|first=Josephine|date=2013-09-21|access-date=2019-10-12|language=en-GB}}</ref> The Open House initiative highlights the value of design in creating liveable cities and the role everyone plays in them through dialogue with key stakeholders and the wider public. Since 2018 she has been President of the [[Architectural Association School of Architecture]], London.


== Early career ==
== Early career ==
Victoria Thornton began her career as editor of the [[Royal Institute of British Architects|RIBA]] London Annual Review, and as a producer of international study programmes, as well as a freelance producer and advisor to architectural practices. Alongside her work in creating Open House, she was also (from 1994) Director of the first formal RIBA Architecture Centre, developing weekly lecture programmes and international exhibitions.
Victoria Thornton began her career as editor of the [[Royal Institute of British Architects|RIBA]] London Annual Review, and as a producer of international study programmes, as well as a freelance producer and advisor to architectural practices. She was also (from 1994) Director of the first formal RIBA Architecture Centre, developing weekly lecture programmes and international exhibitions.


With Kenneth Allinson, she has co-authored since 1994 several editions of the ''Guide to London's Contemporary Architecture''.
With Kenneth Allinson, she has co-authored since 1994 several editions of the ''Guide to London's Contemporary Architecture''.


== Open House and Open-City ==
== Open House and Open-City ==
In 1992 Victoria Thornton founded the charity Open House (later renamed Open-City) in [[London]] to enable people outside the profession to have a better understanding of architecture and urban design. Key to the idea is showcasing outstanding architecture for all to experience, completely free of charge, thereby inviting everyone to explore, debate and advocate for the value of a well-designed built environment.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.openhouseworldwide.org/|title=Open House Worldwide|website=www.openhouseworldwide.org|access-date=2019-10-12}}</ref> The first programme in 1992 featured 20 buildings, that in 1994 over 200 and as an annual event in September it has more recently expanded to over 800 buildings.<ref name=":0" /> The concept has proved so popular internationally that it has now been taken up by over 45 cities globally, which together constitute the Open House Worldwide 'family'.<ref name=":1" />
In 1992 Victoria Thornton founded the charity Open House (later renamed Open-City) in [[London]] to enable people outside the profession to have a better understanding of architecture and urban design. The Open House initiative seeks to showcase outstanding architecture for all to experience, free of charge, and to invite everyone to explore, debate and advocate for the value of a well-designed built environment.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.openhouseworldwide.org/|title=Open House Worldwide|website=www.openhouseworldwide.org|access-date=2019-10-12}}</ref> The first programme in 1992 featured 20 buildings, that in 1994 over 200 and as an annual event in September it has more recently expanded to over 800 buildings.<ref name=":0" /> The concept has now been taken up by over 45 cities globally, which together constitute the Open House Worldwide 'family'.<ref name=":1" />


As well as Director of Open-City and Open House (1992–2016), Victoria Thornton not only initiated [[Open House London]] but also developed and chaired a wide range of successful programmes seeking to engage young people and decision-makers in issues around quality in the built environment, including Adopt a School, Architecture in Schools, London Exemplar for Planning Councillors, Summer Architecture Academy and My City Too!. She also created Art in the Open as London's strategy agency for art in the public realm with funding from [[Arts Council England]].
As well as Director of Open-City and Open House (1992–2016), Victoria Thornton also developed and chaired a wide range of programmes to engage young people and decision-makers in issues around quality in the built environment, including Adopt a School, Architecture in Schools, London Exemplar for Planning Councillors, Summer Architecture Academy and My City Too!. She also created Art in the Open as London's strategy agency for art in the public realm with funding from [[Arts Council England]].


== Appointments ==
== Appointments ==

Revision as of 14:00, 13 October 2019

Victoria Thornton OBE HonFRIBA is the founder of the Open House architecture concept[1] which has sought to improve public engagement in architecture and urban design. In 1992 she founded the architecture education charity Open-City and the initiatives Open House London and, later, Open House Worldwide.[2] The Open House initiative highlights the value of design in creating liveable cities and the role everyone plays in them through dialogue with key stakeholders and the wider public. Since 2018 she has been President of the Architectural Association School of Architecture, London.

Early career

Victoria Thornton began her career as editor of the RIBA London Annual Review, and as a producer of international study programmes, as well as a freelance producer and advisor to architectural practices. She was also (from 1994) Director of the first formal RIBA Architecture Centre, developing weekly lecture programmes and international exhibitions.

With Kenneth Allinson, she has co-authored since 1994 several editions of the Guide to London's Contemporary Architecture.

Open House and Open-City

In 1992 Victoria Thornton founded the charity Open House (later renamed Open-City) in London to enable people outside the profession to have a better understanding of architecture and urban design. The Open House initiative seeks to showcase outstanding architecture for all to experience, free of charge, and to invite everyone to explore, debate and advocate for the value of a well-designed built environment.[3] The first programme in 1992 featured 20 buildings, that in 1994 over 200 and as an annual event in September it has more recently expanded to over 800 buildings.[2] The concept has now been taken up by over 45 cities globally, which together constitute the Open House Worldwide 'family'.[3]

As well as Director of Open-City and Open House (1992–2016), Victoria Thornton also developed and chaired a wide range of programmes to engage young people and decision-makers in issues around quality in the built environment, including Adopt a School, Architecture in Schools, London Exemplar for Planning Councillors, Summer Architecture Academy and My City Too!. She also created Art in the Open as London's strategy agency for art in the public realm with funding from Arts Council England.

Appointments

Among the positions Victoria Thornton has held are:

In October 2018 Victoria Thornton was ratified as President and Chair of the Council of the Architectural Association.[4][5]

She was given an Honorary Fellowship of the RIBA in 2003 and an Honorary MA from London Metropolitan University in 2006, and was awarded an OBE in the 2012 New Year Honours for services to architecture and education. The annual Thornton Lecture was established in 2017 by Open-City in recognition of her contribution to architecture.

References

  1. ^ September, 22; Mark, 2015By Laura. "Victoria Thornton: 'Open House is a simple and powerful concept'". Architects Journal. Retrieved 2019-10-12. {{cite web}}: |first= has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ a b McDermott, Josephine (2013-09-21). "21 years of Open House London". Retrieved 2019-10-12.
  3. ^ a b "Open House Worldwide". www.openhouseworldwide.org. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
  4. ^ "AA School of Architecture Notices". www.aaschool.ac.uk. Retrieved 2019-10-12.
  5. ^ Hopkirk2018-10-15T06:00:00+01:00, Elizabeth. "Victoria Thornton chosen as next AA president". Building Design. Retrieved 2019-10-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

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