FROMTHEGROUNDUP (FTGU) is an interdisciplinary art and architectural design studio based at Primary in Nottingham. Made up of a core team of William Harvey, Elin Keyser and Jacob Kelly who bring in a range of collaborators for specific projects bringing together a range of experience in architecture, sustainability, art, research and making.
Our projects are carefully considered to be as low impact as possible by using Passivhaus design principles together with low embodied carbon materials, helping to reduce the environmental impacts of construction on the planet. We use participatory design methodologies to co-produce work, which doesn’t always end-up as a building. Agency throughout design stages is shared, a process which fosters a sense of ownership with those who inhabit and use the resulting space. We believe this creates richer and more sustainable projects.
We work at multiple scales from furniture to domestic up to the organisational and institutional. This includes private clients, arts organisations and community groups with whom we seek to create joyful places and spaces for human and more-than-human cultures to thrive in.
FTGU is a not-for-profit worker’s co-op, with shared responsibility and ownership among its members, creating a more ethical working culture. Any profits are reinvested into community projects, research, art and writing. This allows for explorations into the ethics, philosophies, and the practicalities behind climate change mitigation, material (re)use, and participatory design.
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FROMTHEGROUNDUP STUDIO LIMITED
Registration number:
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THE STUDIO (2024)
Design
and fit out of the New Art Exchange’s (NAE) studio space for resident
artists. The design was developed from a workshop held with past
artist residents of NAE.
While a range of functional requirements came out of the discussion a key
shared desire was a warm environment with the ability to transform from it from
a working space to a more meditative and relaxing space. This has been achieved
by functional movable furniture and storage which can be hidden away behind
curtains and soft furnishings pulled out. Multiple configurations can be made
allowing for multiple forms of practice.
FTGU then worked closely with local makers to realise design.
Project Team: William Harvey, Jacob Kelly
Joinery: FENN Woodwork
Textiles: Kashif Nadim Chaudry
Services: Chris Coulston Electrical & Pawel Pruchniak / Precision
Plumbing
Artist Participants: Sofia Yala, Khaya Job, Ismail Khokon, Mita Solanky
Client: New Art Exchange
Location: Nottingham