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Archigram

active 1961–1974, United Kingdom
Works by Archigram include Book/Periodical, Architectural Model, Architectural Drawing, Collage, Archival Documentation, Design Drawing and Ephemera.

There are 85 objects by Archigram from the M+ Collection Archives and the M+ Collection available online.

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Illustration showing yellow images and text against a navy blue background. The images consist of semi-circular shaped networks of capsules, cranes, and mechanical arms. The words 'FOR AN INSTANT', 'MOMENT-VILLAGE', 'soft', and 'service' are interspersed between the images.
Illustration showing yellow images and text against a navy blue background. The images consist of semi-circular shaped networks of capsules, cranes, and mechanical arms. The words 'FOR AN INSTANT', 'MOMENT-VILLAGE', 'soft', and 'service' are interspersed between the images.

Dismantling Architecture Towards Softer Environments

Why would an architect dismantle a city? Scholar Ariel Genadt speaks to M+ about creation, destruction, and the alchemy between Archigram and Isozaki Arata ca. 1970
18 mins: 
Design and Architecture  /  Article
Video still showing a woman with short black hair in dark blouse and trousers standing in front of a large triangular building fragment. The fragment is made of metal with a glass circular window in the middle. In the background is a TV displaying a video.
Video still showing a woman with short black hair in dark blouse and trousers standing in front of a large triangular building fragment. The fragment is made of metal with a glass circular window in the middle. In the background is a TV displaying a video.

Inside ‘Things, Spaces, Interactions’

Join Ikko Yokoyama and Shirley Surya on a virtual tour of the inaugural M+ design exhibition 'Things, Spaces, Interactions' at M+
25 mins: 
M+ Exhibitions  /  Video
A poster featuring a detailed, colourful architectural drawing in which multiple architectural projects, structures, and phenomena are collaged and put into the same space. The image is dominated by a green grid-like pattern. In the centre is white text against black background reading 'ARCHIGRAM CITIES'.
A poster featuring a detailed, colourful architectural drawing in which multiple architectural projects, structures, and phenomena are collaged and put into the same space. The image is dominated by a green grid-like pattern. In the centre is white text against black background reading 'ARCHIGRAM CITIES'.

Archigram Cities Supercut

Relive the November 2020 ‘Archigram Cities’ symposium with this highlights reel recapping insights from speakers in Asia and beyond
12 mins: 
Design and Architecture  /  Video
Illustration of a cityscape. Four large cylindrical earth forms rise up from a field of pink rows. On each earth form is a cluster of suburban-style houses, tenement-style apartment blocks, and greenery. The windows of the buildings are lit.
Illustration of a cityscape. Four large cylindrical earth forms rise up from a field of pink rows. On each earth form is a cluster of suburban-style houses, tenement-style apartment blocks, and greenery. The windows of the buildings are lit.

All Possible Worlds: Liam Young on Dreaming Future Cities

Architect and film director Liam Young on machine landscapes, speculative architecture, and Archigram
13 mins: 
Design and Architecture  /  Article
A poster featuring a detailed, colourful architectural drawing in which multiple architectural projects, structures, and phenomena are collaged and put into the same space. The image is dominated by a green grid-like pattern.
A poster featuring a detailed, colourful architectural drawing in which multiple architectural projects, structures, and phenomena are collaged and put into the same space. The image is dominated by a green grid-like pattern.

Walking, Plugging, and Floating: Archigram Cities in Asia

Beijing-based Drawing Architecture Studio explain how they created three posters inspired by Archigram’s practice alongside architectural projects around Asia
13 mins: 
Design and Architecture  /  Article
Magazine cover with the title 'Amazing Archigram 4'.
Magazine cover with the title 'Amazing Archigram 4'.

‘Hong Kong Is an Archigram City’: The Archigram Archive in the M+ Collections

The story behind the Archigram Archive and its acquisition into the M+ Collections
6 mins: 
Design and Architecture  /  Video

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