Last Sunday saw the younger generation take over Victoria Baths’ open day. Visitors flocked to the building to take part in a series of Family Design Workshops aimed at budding architects. The activities, organised by Chartered Architect Jane Leach, with support from Manchester Women’s Design Group, were designed to give children a taste of what architects do and why their role is important.
Aspiring Will Alsops took part in everything from tile-printing and stained glass making, as well as designing bespoke homes for their favourite cartoon characters. Meanwhile, the adults enjoyed the usual tours and Open Day goings-on, as well as contributing to an Emotion Map of the city created by Manchester Women’s Design Group.
The Family Design Workshops were part of Manchester Architecture and Design Festival 2010, which runs until 15th May.
You can also listen to Jane, Lorenza (MWDG) and Urun (MADF2010) discussing plans for the workshop HERE.
