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.
As part of our circular economy approach to solution providing, known as the box library, U-Build was asked to help supply part of the aesthetic using our stage box system.
We helped support the monumental community-led procession and the giant puppet Quingo Starlequinn – a collaborative build between Heart n Soul, Emergency Exit Arts, community artists, and volunteers.
We also provided hired modular staging for the hand-built Gorsedd structure – a powerful feat of collective assembly at the heart of the square.
Our lightweight, flat-pack timber system enabled rapid, demountable construction – ideal for this large-scale, inclusive, temporary intervention in public space.
This project was a reminder that architecture isn’t just about buildings – it’s about people, participation, and how we shape the spaces where we come together.
Thank you to all the partners, artists, and volunteers who brought it to life – especially @heart_n_soulart, @emergencyexitarts, @studioclaash, and @jeremydeller.