Factory Settings vs The Modernist

Factory Settings allows you to access a whole new dimension to Factory International’s space. Choose a lens and step into a playful world of virtual experiences created by artists. Each artwork taps into both physical and virtual elements. Factory Settings is a platform for interactive encounters – offering fresh perspectives on our productions, providing a new way to explore our building and inviting you to become part of the artwork.

Explore and encounter modernist architecture from your home or out on the street. With the modernist app, you can now investigate twentieth century architecture from anywhere. Through a series of expertly curated guided tours and interactive maps from the publishers of ‘the modernist’ magazine, you can experience the best of modernist architecture along with some hidden gems and back street surprises. Whether you are a fan of Bauhaus, Brutalism or anything in between, you will find something to inspire and delight you on these tours. Additional tours and cities will be added along the way. Key Features: - Interactive Maps - Guided Tours curated by experts - Text and photography about each building - Updates on upcoming events, workshops, and walking tours organised by the Modernist Society - The app continues to grow, with additional tours and cities being added over time About the Modernist Society: The Modernist Society, a not-for-profit Community Interest Company, was established in 2009 as a creative community. Its mission is to celebrate and engage people with twentieth-century architecture and design. Through publishing, events, exhibitions, and collaborations, the society fosters a deeper appreciation for the built environment. Publisher: The Modernist Society Supported by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.