Forming part of the public programme for their new exhibition ‘Zaha Hadid: Paper Museums’ which opened in September, the Zaha Hadid Foundation held a workshop, ‘The Architectural Model: Across Histories and Disciplines’, at Zaha’s former office at 10 Bowling Green Lane in Clerkenwell, London.
The workshop consisted of a Welcome and Introduction by the Foundation’s representatives Jane Pavitt, Head of Research and Learning, and Catherine Howe, Research Officer, and a short presentation by each of the speakers, followed by a panel discussion. The invited speakers included:
Ellie Sampson, Model Maker and Paper Cut Artist
Matthew Wells, Manchester School of Architecture, The University of Manchester
Christian Male & Kaia Williams, SimpsonHaugh Architects
Mark Garcia, The Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London
Olivia Horsfall-Turner, RIBA
The workshop sought to address the significance of models within architecture from the twentieth century to contemporary practice. Topics covered the importance of physical concept, design and presentation models in the digital age; the use of abstraction, fine art or craft techniques in model making; the boundaries between reliefs, sculpture and models; and the value of paper and card for model making. Each speaker explored the workshop theme, providing a unique insight shaped by their individual expertise.
We’re grateful to the Zaha Hadid Foundation for their kind invitation to contribute and thoroughly enjoyed being part of the workshop – it was wonderful to present alongside what was an inspiring and powerful panel of creative and academic industry leaders.
For more information on the Foundation's Paper Museums exhibition, visit their website.