Join our group of architect-makers from around the world and gain access to resources, partnerships and a group of like-minded creatives.
THIS GROUP IS FOR YOU IF…
You’re a full-time architect
and a hobbyist maker exploring new crafts. You want to meet other architects making things, get inspiration or feedback on your work, pick up new skills and tips, and last but not least, earn from your creations.
You’re a part-time architect
and a part-time maker who splits time between designing in various scales. You earn a living pursuing both professions, but could use support in boosting sales, making new contacts and increasing brand exposure.
You’re a full-time maker
who previously studied or worked in architecture, and have left behind the built environment industry. You’re looking for productive connections and optimal business support in sales, marketing and branding.
OUR MEMBERS WORK AT…
UCL
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SNOHETTA
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SELF-EMPLOYED
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BIG
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VPPR
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ZAHA HADID
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BARTLETT
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OMA
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GRIMSHAW
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EBBA
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UCL — SNOHETTA — SELF-EMPLOYED — BIG — VPPR — ZAHA HADID — BARTLETT — OMA — GRIMSHAW — EBBA —
WITH GUBNS YOU’LL GET…
💭 A like-minded community.
You have access to our members-only group chat, an informal space where we share meetups, workshops, advice, resources or simply to catch up.
👛 An affordable marketplace.
Our marketplace reaches a global audience and we take care of web logistics, giving you options that ensure you benefit fairly from your creations.
🦾 An entire marketing arm.
We provide in-house marketing and communications support built into your sales so you can focus on what you do best: design and make.
🗞️ A storytelling platform.
We interview architects and built environment professionals to share the challenges and thrills in their journey from architect to maker.
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A space to share little victories, failures and, together, celebrate the tumultuous, unpredictable journeys and messes of making.
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HOW IT WORKS…
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Fill out the application in full.
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We will review your application and get back to you within a few days if it has been accepted. Please be sure to review the selection criteria.
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If you’re in, we’ll send you an approval email with a link to finalise your membership, and next steps to complete your profile.
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Once logistics are confirmed, you’ll be published on Gubns, we’ll make your announcement, and add you to our members-only group.
SELECTION CRITERIA…
We look for considered, sophisticated work. We appreciate quality experiments, original works, and slow construction for slow consumption. Every item on Gubns is thoughtfully considered and in the company of excellence. Therefore, we reserve the right to review and approve or reject any item submissions.
Generally, we look out for:
makers who have worked or studied in the field of architecture or related built environment industries.
makers who are genuinely interested in being part of this designer/maker community.
products that are thoughtfully and beautifully designed, and made to 100% completion.
products with excellent photography, descriptions, and superior built quality.
products(s) that are for sale or made to order.
“I joined Gubns because I was excited about a platform for architects and makers to showcase their extracurricular work outside of buildings!”
“Architecture projects in general take a long time to see the light, so many architects have the need to develop projects that can be realized in a relatively short amount of time—something you can touch and produce quickly. It could be a sculpture or a recipe or fashion piece. A place, like Gubns, where all these designs come together seems a great idea!”
“I’m glad to join a community of makers! Most architects I meet have a ‘multihyphinate’ nature. I think the profession is such that people tend to need an escape and I’m so interested to hear how other architects are finding theirs.”