What is AiM?
A global platform for architects, students & modelmakers. Celebrating process, experimentation and the craft of making in professional architectural practice.
AiM is based at the B.15 Modelmaking Workshop, Manchester school of Architecture, United Kingdom.
The AiM Manifesto
Why AiM?
In a digital world, physical models exist merely as an object on screen. An image, video or digital copy. This overlooks an irreplaceable connection between the maker and the object and, the intrigue that follows for others. The experience of making can tell deeper, practical and questioning stories, reveal ideas and spark innovation.
We’re building a space that honours that craft online, and physically beginning with our launch exhibition at the ECC in Venice 2025.
Our Ambition
To build an open evolving index of global architectural modelmaking practice & professional practices. Primarily focussing on architects who make, AiM is a living archive for experimentation, learning and leadership. A platform for students, Architects and Practicing Studios to see how and where they can make in practice.
All are welcome!
How can I get involved?
Please sign up to our mailing list at the bottom of the page and follow us on Instagram @aimodelmaking
The full index site is in development and will come online mid 2025.
Acknowledgments
This project would not have been possible without the support of many, many people. Thanks to you all - Scott
Core funding: Alan Lewis - Head of Architecture at UoM, Rachel Challinor - UoM Student Experience Fund, Laura Ingleby - UoM teaching Innovation Fund.
The B.15 Modelmaking Workshop team: Paulina Voang, Lara Gerrard & Ken Chan. Jonathan Lillie, John Moore.
Gill and John Miller, Eamonn Canniffe, Matt Ault, Stephen McCusker, Anna Gidman, Dr Matthew Wells, Alberto Yébenes, Lucia Pedrana and the ECC team, Chris, Kerrie & Cedar Edwards, Kyle Shearer, Claudio Molina-Camacho, Dr Simona Valeriani, Emerald Green, Maciej & Paulina, Kamal Benissad, Pete Lee & Oliver Koch, Daniel Vella, Kyle Gaffney, Paul Miles, Toby Laughton, Russell Eley @ Radius, Prof. Richard Brook, Simona Ionescu, Ash Khalife, Theo Jones, Andy Feron @ 4D Modelshop, Prof. Roger Stephenson OBE, Mobygratis, Sandbar and everyone in between!
