We are delighted to announce we will be partnering with AiM to bring an exciting model-making exhibition to Manchester next year following the successful launch exhibition at this year’s Biennale in Venice. See more about this here.
The exhibition will run for five weeks, from Monday 2nd March to Thursday 2nd April 2026. Stay tuned – exciting updates on the launch and full programme are coming soon!
In the meantime WE NEED YOU!
Your work is the exhibition. We are seeking contributions of up to three models per practice, ideally at different scales and/or showing the development of a single project. Alongside chosen models, we will request short supporting text, and we also welcome any video material showing the making or use of models in your practice.
The final selection of models to be exhibited will be curated based on proposals and spatial considerations.
If you’d like to take part, please complete the expression of interest form below:
All submissions will be reviewed and selected participants confirmed shortly after 9 January 2026.
Participation is free; we only ask that you arrange delivery and collection of your models to either the venue or our workshop.
If needed, we can recommend couriers depending on your location.
Key Dates
Confirm participation & proposed models: by 9 January 2026
Model delivery deadline: Friday 20 February 2026
Exhibition opens: Monday 2 March 2026
Exhibition closes: Thursday 2 April 2026
What is AiM?
The Architects Index of Modelmaking (AiM) is an online directory for architecture students and professionals. The project is run by B.15 Modelmaking Workshop at Manchester School of Architecture. Their aim is to build a network of local, national and international practitioners who champion the value of physical modelmaking in architectural design.
They continue to grow the network through social media, exhibitions and future publications. As some of you will know, the project was launched earlier this year with an exhibition at the European Cultural Centre during the Venice Architecture Biennale, attracting more than 88,000 visitors across six months.
Don’t have a practice profile? Join the growing network and set yours up now via www.the-aim.co.uk/sign-up
Thank you for your support, and we hope you’ll be able to join us for this next stage of the project.