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.
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 provided 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.
The festival was anchored by a community-led procession and the arrival of Quingo Starlequinn, a giant puppet created by Heart n Soul, Emergency Exit Arts, and local volunteers.
Our team dived into the festivities – several of our U-Builders spent the day in central London, soaking in the music and art while seeing our modular boxes serve as the literal stage for this vibrant cultural milestone. It was a privilege to see our U-Build stage boxes support a day of movement and creativity.
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.