London. An exhibition to understand models within the architectural process

“Architecture Prototypes and Experiments” narrates how architects think, plan and communicate three-dimensionally.

The exhibition “Architecture Prototypes and Experiments” at the Aram Gallery looks at the process of architectural design through the model. Models are displayed together with colour tests, material palettes, full-scale mock ups and prototypes, in order to explain the role that such artefacts play in the making of a design.

Img.1 Mary Duggan Architects, Alfriston Performing Arts, model
Img.2 Mary Duggan Architects, Alfriston Performing Arts, facade model
Img.3 Mary Duggan Architects, Alfriston Performing Arts, model
Img.4 Estudio b, Scottish Scenic Routes, pavilion model
Img.5 Feilden Fowles, Feilden Fowles Studio, structural model
Img.6 HASA Architects, Long Lane apartments, massing model
Img.7 HASA Architects, Long Lane apartments, facade model
Img.8 HASA Architects, Long Lane apartments, stair model
Img.9 IF DO, Orchard Courtyard, study model
Img.10 PUP Architects, H-VAC antipavilion presentation, model
Img.11 PUP Architects, H-VAC antipavilion, structural model
Img.12 PUP Architects, H-VAC antipavilion, study model

Such three-dimensional exercises serve different purposes: from the investigation of spatial relationships to explorations of options and atmospheres, from planning to communicating a project. The exhibition aims to unveil and comment how the use of models is framed in each of the architectural practices involved. Participants include: 31/44, Adjaye Associates, alma-nac, dRMM, David Kohn Architects, East, estudio b, Feilden Fowles, HASA, IF_DO, Mary Duggan Architects, Neri & Hu, Office S&M, Piercy & Company, PUP Architects, Roz Barr Architects, Rural Office for Architecture, Studio Weave, Tonkin Liu, and vPPR.

  • Architecture Prototypes and Experiments
  • 2 August – 1 September 2018
  • Riya Patel
  • The Aram Gallery
  • 110 Drury Lane, Covent Garden, London