All Aboard FLOTO: Our Installation for a New Floating Gallery
From digital lidar scans to a smoke-filled photoshoot, see how we used our modular Box Library to fit out a portable gallery space. A study in versatility, these components transform a boat’s red belly into a functional, ever-changing hub for London’s photography scene.
Box Library Photoshoot, 2026
Captured at BLOQS, our Box Library photoshoot showcases the artistic versatility and circular potential against industrial surroundings. Under a rare burst of winter sun, our team experimented with abstract configurations to illustrate how our adaptable, CNC-cut pieces can bring projects to life.
We’re exhibiting at the Surface Design Show, 3-5 Feb
U-Build’s first event of 2026! We’re thrilled to showcase how our innovative modular system addresses wastefulness in the world of design.
Box Library is Live
The U-Build box library has been activated and now has a network of users. From Community builds to DJ booths, we can help.
Young V&A – Learn to Build
U-Build wants to inspire the next generation of builders, doers and makers. We teamed up with the Young V&A to bring awareness to the craft
House of the People: A Parallel Parliament
We supplied some lovely spruce boxes for House of the People assembly, which were customised to their colours.
The Triumph of Art – ‘Do Your Own Thing’ at National Gallery
We were thrilled to be part of The Triumph of Art – ‘Do Your Own Thing’ on Saturday 26 July in Trafalgar Square, celebrating 200 years of the National Gallery.
LCBA Additions
We headed back to LCBA to help fit out some more of their space and try to regulate the temperature through the year a little better.
ACAN at Futurebuild and Beyond
U-Build supplied our system for the ACAN stand at Future Build. What do you do with a stand when it’s not needed anymore?
Peaceful Structures for Protest
We were invited to help create an exhibition space at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, dedicated to structures relating to protest and civil unrest.
New Build – Leyton Garden Studio
U-Build returned to some existing clients in East London who wanted to continue the visual impact created in the main house, by Studio Bark, into the garden.
Gingerbread City Build
We helped build the exhibition for the gingerbread city 2024 Christmas show. Using recyclable material and our modular system.
Architects’ Journal Feature: Sustainable Workspaces
Our commercial fit-out in London County Hall has been featured in Architects’ Journal. Our largest scale project to date, our collaboration with Sustainable Ventures made use out of a disused space, leaving no waste or trace.
U-Build – Global Community – A digital nomadic universal language
Follow our story trying to grow a global community of makers and self builders who want to try some interesting and different for themselves.
Grand Designs Article
We are excited to have an article published in Grand Designs regarding one of our latest projects. Creating a fresh, new version.
ArchDaily Feature, 2023
Along with Studio Bark, we are honoured to be a part of the Archdaily publication material this month, with an article about 4 key projects we have helped create.
U-Build Awarded ArchDaily: Best New Practice 2023
ArchDaily have certified U-Build as one of the 2023’s Best New Practices, ’embodying the spirit of innovation to the world of architecture.’
U-Build Endorsed with ‘Sublime Magazine’ Good Brands Award, 2023
As we grow, we strive towards making a positive contribution and impact on the world. If U-Build sparks a conversation or engages anyone with alternative building systems, or maybe even sustainable lifestyle practices, we believe these are the incremental steps towards a greener future.
U-Build featured in ‘Work from Shed’
Hoxton Mini Press is releasing a new book showcasing garden rooms that help people work from home in style. We’re excited to be in it.