Cindy Walters

Cindy Walters (born 1963) is an Australian architect and partner at Walters & Cohen in London, England.[1]

Dr Cindy Walters
Born17 June 1963
NationalityAustralian
OccupationArchitect
AwardsAJ Woman Architect of the Year Award
PracticeWalters & Cohen
BuildingsBedales School (Hampshire); Colston's Girls' School (Bristol); Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art (Kew Gardens)
Websitewww.waltersandcohen.com

She studied in South Africa before moving to London in 1990 where she worked at Foster & Partners. Walters & Cohen was established in 1994 with Michál Cohen.[2]

Notable Appointments

Walter's and Cohen were appointed to design exemplary school prototypes for Tony Blair's Department for Education and Skills in 2003 and the Scottish Government's Scottish Futures Trust in 2012.[3]

Notable Awards

In 2012, Cindy Walters and Michál Cohen together received the Architects' Journal inaugural Woman Architect of the Year Award.[4] When presenting the award, the judge emphasized the "consistent quality of their architecture, combined with the ethos of the practice," commenting on their "active involvement with the RIBA and in teaching and examining at architecture schools". 70% of the Walters & Cohen's architectural staff were women at the time of the award.[4]

References
  1. "Cindy Walters - Director". Walters & Cohen. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  2. "Cindy Walters and Michal Cohen" (PDF). KZNIA Journal. 41, Women in Architecture: 23. 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 March 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  3. Olcayto, Rory (29 November 2012). "Model Pupil" (PDF). Architects Journal. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 March 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  4. Fulcher, Merlin (20 April 2012). "Walters & Cohen take home AJ Woman Architect of the Year award"
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