yunīku*
A Japanese transliteration of the English word "unique".
Uniqueness arises where small imperfections reveal the dedication and vitality of craftsmanship. At atelier yuniku, we do not strive for perfection, but for things that bring us joy and in which the personal touch becomes tangible.
MEET THE TEAM*
MEET THE TEAM*
Co-founder of atelier yuniku
In her work as an architect, Francesca has dedicated herself in particular to the creation of humane and environmentally friendly accommodation for refugees and has worked on socially participatory projects. Now Francesca wants to give more space to her passion for creative crafts and plants and their effectiveness and is looking forward to sharing her creative spirit, teaching and hopefully inspiring others. Francesca impresses with her sensitive and supportive approach, which both colleagues and course participants appreciate equally.
Francesca Garcia
Co-founder of atelier yuniku
Tereza is a dynamic and creative force in our studio. After studying interior design, she decided to follow her artistic streak and combine her love for analogue photography and design in architectural visualizations. In her free time she is perfecting her warrior pose in a yoga studio, making pottery on a potter's wheel or hiking high above the clouds, Tereza finds inspiration in every moment and adds her unique flair to everything she does.
Tereza Vyhlídalová
Co-founder of atelier yuniku
Pablo is an unconventional artist-actor and architect with training in art and experiential education. He has several years of experience working with communities, participatory planning and designing learning experiences. He is particularly interested in design with an architectural-anthropological approach. With his bubbling creativity and infectious curiosity to always try new things, he finds a solution to every problem and inspires and motivates with his passion.
Pablo Grossmann
In a world where almost everything can be industrially produced, traditional crafts are increasingly being forgotten. Yet we believe it is precisely the small “imperfections” that give an object its character, beauty, and vitality.
atelier yuniku sees itself as a collective of artisans who share this appreciation for mindful, slow, and lovingly created craftsmanship. Our aim is not to pursue perfection, but to rediscover the joy of making and to create objects in which the personal touch remains tangible.
Our atelier offers an inspiring environment where it is not only about learning, but also about experiencing the creative process together. Each of our teachers brings their own passions and unique style, offering a wide variety of beautiful crafts – from pottery, hand-dyeing techniques, and macramé to soap making and natural cosmetics created from medicinal plants and raw materials.
