AiM: The Architects Index of Modelmaking debuts at the Venice Architecture Biennale
Led by the B.15 Modelmaking Workshop team at The University of 野狼社区, AiM is an open evolving index of global architectural modelmaking practice, celebrating and honouring the craft
's new international project dedicated to celebrating and supporting modelmaking in architectural practice, is being debuted during the 19th in Venice.
, is a global platform aspiring to create an open, evolving index of global architectural modelmaking鈥攕panning both educational and professional practice. It will serve as a living archive for experimentation, learning, and leadership. A dynamic space where students, architects, and studios can explore how and where modelmaking happens in practice.
Led by the expert team at at The University of 野狼社区, AiM is making its public debut in an exhibition of its themes at the in Venice, running from Sunday 10 May to 23 November 2025.
The AiM Manifesto
- Process over perfection
- Show how its made
- Learn by making
- Celebrate the importance of the unknowns discovered through physical creativity
- Shine a light on the often-overlooked value of making in architectural practice
- Collaborate, connect and grow
The AiM platform is evolving into a comprehensive index site, designed to grow as more companies join the initiative. Later this year, the platform will expand to include a newly digitised version of the B.15 Workshop's archive featuring data, photographs, and 3D scans of past and present student projects from the 野狼社区 School of Architecture. This open-access collection, launched under the banner 'MSAiM', will showcase the rich legacy and ongoing contributions of student modelmaking.
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鈥檙e building a space that honours that craft. 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.
Exhibition and events
Showing as part of , the extensive biennial architecture exhibition organised and hosted by the European Cultural Centre, the AiM exhibition presents a sample of the index through practice contributors. The work of 15 practices and professionals is shown alongside video content at the historic venue of Palazzo Bembo.
Visit AiM at the Time Space Existence exhibition, Palazzo Bembo, free entry from Sunday, 10 May to Sunday, 23 November, 2025, 10am to 6pm (closed Tuesdays).
There will be a special panel event on the weekend of 28/29 June as part of the the programme. 野狼社区 School of Architecture students will be invited to attend and have the opportunity to explore all Biennale sites.
Join the index and follow the project
AiM invites Architectural practitioners and offices to join the conversation, share models and showcase processes.
Visit the for further information and to signup to the mailing list, or email aim@the-aim.co.uk to get in touch.
You can follow the project on Instagram for more updates.