Material Cultures
Material Cultures

Design

Our design team has a track record of producing award-winning, contextually specific buildings based on regenerative design principles, for both public and private clients. Our work demonstrates bio-based materials can produce robust and beautiful spaces for private, public and community clients.

Material Cultures

Please get in touch if you have a project or commision you want to discuss

Research

Our not-for-profit lab supports public, private and third sector lead research working towards a low-carbon construction. With a focus on regenerative material sourcing and circular economies. We deliver strategic planning, regenerative system design, material research and product development.

Material Cultures

Please get in touch to collaborate on a research or teaching project.

Make

MAKE is a learning platform that foregrounds practical and accessible construction skills. We run education programmes and workshops that tackle the significant skills gap in the UK: the country lacks the technical knowledge and skills required to transition to a more sustainable construction industry.

Material Cultures

Learn more about our hands-on workshops, led by specialist builders from across the UK.

News

26.06.2025
Thirst Exhibition Opening

Thirst: In Search of Fresh Water will be on display at the Wellcome Collection with free admission until 01 February 2026

 

20.06.2025
We are Hiring!

We are looking for a part 1 & part 2 architectural assistant to join our team - applications by 5pm, 4th of July 2025. 

 

 

11.06.2025
Wolves Lane Centre Launch

Our building project for the food-growing hub at Wolves Lane in Wood Green developed in partnership with Studio Gil have been featured in Wallpaper, The Architect's Journal,  Building Design, Pro-Landscaper and Timber Development UK.

 

01.05.2025
AJ Small Projects Award

We are delighted to share that Clearfell House has been awarded the 2025 AJ Small Projects Award. Read more here.


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Visit our News archive here


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Design

Our design team has a track record of producing award-winning, contextually specific buildings based on regenerative design principles, for both public and private clients. Our work demonstrates bio-based materials can produce robust and beautiful spaces for private, public and community clients.

Material Cultures

Please get in touch if you have a project or commision you want to discuss

Research

Our not-for-profit lab supports public, private and third sector lead research working towards a low-carbon construction. With a focus on regenerative material sourcing and circular economies. We deliver strategic planning, regenerative system design, material research and product development.

Material Cultures

Please get in touch to collaborate on a research or teaching project.

Make

MAKE is a learning platform that foregrounds practical and accessible construction skills. We run education programmes and workshops that tackle the significant skills gap in the UK: the country lacks the technical knowledge and skills required to transition to a more sustainable construction industry.

Material Cultures

Learn more about our hands-on workshops, led by specialist builders from across the UK.

News

26.06.2025
Thirst Exhibition Opening

Thirst: In Search of Fresh Water will be on display at the Wellcome Collection with free admission until 01 February 2026

 

20.06.2025
We are Hiring!

We are looking for a part 1 & part 2 architectural assistant to join our team - applications by 5pm, 4th of July 2025. 

 

 

11.06.2025
Wolves Lane Centre Launch

Our building project for the food-growing hub at Wolves Lane in Wood Green developed in partnership with Studio Gil have been featured in Wallpaper, The Architect's Journal,  Building Design, Pro-Landscaper and Timber Development UK.

 

01.05.2025
AJ Small Projects Award

We are delighted to share that Clearfell House has been awarded the 2025 AJ Small Projects Award. Read more here.


Visit our News archive here


Visit our News archive here


Visit our News archive here