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.

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.

U-Build’s first event of 2026! We’re thrilled to showcase how our innovative modular system addresses wastefulness in the world of design.

Why move when you can U-Build? Discover the financial and lifestyle benefits of building a sustainable Garden Studio in 2026. Save money, time, and stress.

You may have noticed that we use lots of plywood in our projects and products. There is a good reason for this. 

The U-Build box library has been activated and now has a network of users. From Community builds to DJ booths, we can help.

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

We supplied some lovely spruce boxes for House of the People assembly, which were customised to their colours.

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.

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.

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?

Collaboration with the Women of the World Festival (WOW) and Rotherham Children’s Capital of Culture, U-Build and Studio Bark

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.

With the cost of fuel, food, energy and general living being a constant challenge for many, alternative ways to remove dependence on traditional systems are often considered. In one way, The U-Build project is an attempt to help folks turn on, tune in and grow up, to this fringe movement.

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.

We helped build the exhibition for the gingerbread city 2024 Christmas show. Using recyclable material and our modular system.

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.

Follow our story trying to grow a global community of makers and self builders who want to try some interesting and different for themselves.

We are excited to have an article published in Grand Designs regarding one of our latest projects. Creating a fresh, new version.

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.

ArchDaily have certified U-Build as one of the 2023’s Best New Practices, ’embodying the spirit of innovation to the world of architecture.’

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.

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.

Mathilde Savary at the Building Centre speaks to Nick Newman at Studio Bark & U-Build about the creation of their first Tiny House made of cork and the meaning behind the Tiny House Movement.

We have been working on a range of standard interior products that can be offered alongside our modular building system. The first of which has made it into the world to our friends at Multiple States.

After the ‘vintage’ U-Build van failed it’s MOT we decided that we didn’t want to to buy another diesel van.

Are we starting to reconnect with the methodic processes of building? As we reflect on the pandemic, we recognise the need for inspiring spaces in our homes; yet so many of us have forgotten how to make and create.

We chat to Frame about the significance and exciting possibilities of the self-build movement. Frame are a magazine committed to architecture, product design and interiors.

Mathilde Savary at the Building Centre speaks to Nick Newman at Studio Bark & U-Build about the creation of their first Tiny House made of cork and the meaning behind the Tiny House Movement.

We’ve put together a list that includes engraving bits, up-cutters, and chamfer bits. The exact terminology used to describe each router bit may differ from country too county.

We talk to Kyounghwa Jung, Editor at GARM magazine in Korea about our fabricated system. Ben expands on the rarity of this type of architectural service and the future of our self-build projects.