Designed By Architects, Approved by Engineers, Built by You
U-Build was developed by award winning architects Studio Bark with structural engineering from Structure Workshop and testing from Cut and Construct. U-Build aims to transform the way people think about buildings and the way they are built, by simplifying the construction process and enabling anyone to participate.
We want to empower people to engage, learn and love the process of making. Creating shelter, a place, a home to look back on and say ‘I made that’. We are conscious that building practices can often produce unattractive scars on the landscape. Guided by a circular economy approach to design, we apply a ‘leave no trace’ principle to our projects where possible, making them easy to remove, flat pack, reappropriate, relocate and reuse.
“A talented and dedicated team of young, ambitious architects who had the rare ability to understand exactly what we wanted from a home… It was a pleasure to work with them and I would recommend them to anyone wanting something distinctive and beautiful whilst allowing an appreciation for all your modern life demands.” Grand Designs Client (Box House)
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Nick Newman – Director
As well as overseeing the day to day running of U-Build, Nick can often be found on site with a drill in hand, helping build boxes and create exciting spaces. Being the founder of U-Build, he also challenges the perception of construction practices, as an author and public speaker.
Likes – Silly Puns
Dislikes – TAX returns
Oli Berry – Architect/Designer
With many years experience generating 3D models and developing the U-Build system to make the experience smoother for the end user, Oli works to find new solutions to problems that clients face. He also can be found on site making projects come to life.
Likes – Lord of the Rings
Dislikes – Tea
Morgan Trowland – CNC/Workshop Manager
Running the workshop where all our boxes are made and coming up with more efficient solutions on how to cut and ship out the system is Morgan’s specialty. He can sometimes be found on site helping projects come to life.
Likes – Cycling
Dislikes – Traffic
Ben Baker – Production Manager
Working as part of the interface between client, design and production, Ben is always looking to improve the processes and efficiency of the system. Rare to see on site, but can use a drill or hammer if needed.
Likes – Cats
Dislikes – Coriander
Hannah Burrough – Designer
As a flexi-time member of the team Hannah can pop up when required either to help with design drawings, or as a key part of the assembly team on site. She follows many interests to do with Architecture and sustainable living practice.
Likes – Trees
Dislikes – Moving House