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NEST was initiated by Charlotte Dubois, an architect, artisan, builder, and musician whose practice grew from a desire to work beyond conventional constraints and toward more attentive, intuitive forms of architecture. After years of experience in architectural offices, herfocus gradually shifted toward building processes rooted in observation and presence.

Influenced by John Hardy’s call to reclaim the role of the artist, the work seeks to imagine beyond predefined systems and to create fewer boxes. Travel has played a central role in shaping this practice. Extended journeys through Colombia, Vietnam, Laos, Costa Rica, Egypt, Morocco, and beyond fostered an approach rooted in observation without preconceptions and a continuous questioning of how humans coexist with their surroundings.

Along the way, learning from artisans and from nature itself led to hands-on experience with materials such as earth, straw, and bamboo. Working with bamboo marked a shift from rigid, purely intellectual design toward a more intuitive and material-led process: from straight lines to gentle curves. It embodies slow, mindful making, therapeutic practice that fosters collaboration and meaningful creation.

Through ONE NEST, Charlotte creates spaces that speak to the soul, inviting both silence and gathering. Her aim is to nurture connection, contemplation, and a sense of belonging through architecture that is thoughtful, natural, and alive. As the practice evolves, Charlotte is growing ONE NEST into a collective of multi-talented people. Together, they combine diverse expertise to push the boundaries of regenerative design and artisanal craft