MAKING MATTERS Review in the Architects Journal

‘Lots and lots of glue’: Manchester’s Making Matters exhibition
Making Matters, an exhibition at Material Source Studios in Manchester, reminds visitors of the power of tactile objects to teach, seduce and clarify

16 March 2026 ·By Luke Neve.

Photography by Oliver Webley

Our latest exhibition as part of the AiM project; MAKING MATTERS at Material Source Studio has been reviewed for the Architects Journal by Luke Neve and can be found here:

https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/practice/culture/lots-and-lots-of-glue-manchesters-making-matters-exhibition

 

B.15 Easter opening hours 2026

Hi All,

Just a quick update that B.15 will be open as normal until the end of Thursday April 2nd before closing until Monday 13th April for the break.

Also a reminder that our practice models exhibition, MAKING MATTERS is also open Monday to Friday 9-5 at Material Source Studio until the end of the 2nd. Please try to visit and take inspiration from the 32 practices and over 70 models we have on display there.

See you soon, B.15 Team

Model-Photography Master classes – Free Workshops for MSA students

Starting next week we’ll host 3 model photography masterclasses with photographer David Penny. Open to all MSA students, the sessions will cover use of DSLR cameras, Lenses and Lighting to help you make the most of your models in your presentations and portfolios.

Sessions are free to attend but space is limited so please sign up via moodle here now to join.

Taking place at B.15 (B.12 Studio)

Each session is the same so no need to repeat.

Workshop 1 – Wednesday 11th March,14.00-17.00 

Workshop 2 – Tuesday 24th March,14.00-17.00 

Workshop 3 – Tuesday 21st April,14.00-17.00 

Any questions please get in touch!