Vision

To be a global centre for entrepreneurship and innovation in the architectural industry and the place where both professionals and the public come to learn about and get involved with and informed about advancements in architecture and related industries.

Mission

The Museum of Architecture (MoA) is a charity that creates pop-up exhibitions and programming to help the public better engage with architecture and supports architects to be more entrepreneurial. MoA provides opportunities for architects to engage with other industries and communities to be better informed about the places and people for which they are designing.

We have been a pop-up museum for ten years and use the name Museum of Architecture as we are a place where people come to learn about what is happening in architecture now and we also support and advocate for architects like other museums do for their professions.  Our programming, events and exhibitions provide insightful information for both the public and architects alike.

History

The story of Museum of Architecture embodies the strength and vision of the young architectural community today. Museum of Architecture builds on the work of Nous Gallery, launched in 2006 by Melissa Woolford, Paul Coates and Christian Derix as a platform for up-and-coming architects to showcase innovative research and new technologies. The first exhibition was held on Gifford Street, off York Way.  The first opening alone attracted over 200 people, signalling the future success of the Gallery.

In 2012, responding to the wider needs of the public and architectural community, Nous Gallery was re-launched as Museum of Architecture to enhance our social mission. The Museum aims to empower individuals to shape the future of their communities.

What We Offer

MoA Academy: Entrepreneurship for Architects
We help architects be better entrepreneurs. We provide courses for directors and partners, architects, students and children. This is done through courses, workshops, lectures conferences and events.

Public Programming
Every season, MoA investigates how architects can and are adding value to work being done on a particular topic. This investigation will include: talks, research, conferences, workshops, trips and exhibitions. MoA will launch an open call each year and invite practices, students and the public to propose ideas for programming. This will result in additional projects and events.

For Autumn 2017 we will be covering the theme of Architecture of Economics. We welcome collaborations and sponsorship around this topic.

Please get in touch if you would like to collaborate on the project.