About Hubbel

Two architects began in 2008 with a small commission to develop a sustainable garden house for a writer. So that he could write with concentration, but connected by wifi to the world around him. They called it Hubbel because a Hub connects networks. In collaboration with BUKO, they built this first Hubbel and won the Building Holland Award in 2010. Hubbel was further innovated into the modular and circular building system that is now available on the market together with 25 manufacturers of Hubbel components.

Element construction gives more freedom

The Hubbel architects and designers opted for element construction because its a building system that gives much greater freedom than container construction. In future, companies can select aesthetics, form, function and dimensions to match their taste. This is virtually impossible with a rigid construction such as a container solution. In addition, the Hubbel leaves no footprint behind and a permit is seldom required. In the event that a permit is required we will assist in your application.

The Hubbel is designed for the circular economy. To prove this, we buy back your building after three, five or ten years. The building will then be dismantled in line with our policy. After that, all parts will be returned to the Hubbel Warehouse where they will be refurbished and made into new Hubbels, returned to their previous owner or provided to a new company at a different location. There is a no more sustainable way of building than investing in Hubbel.

Piet van der Werf
Floris van der Kleij

About the designers

Piet van der Werf (1970) is an architect (MAarch) and interior designer. His experience ranges from furniture and interior design to residential and non-residential construction. He has previously worked for renowned firms such as Dok Architects and Zwarts & Jansma Architects. Important projects: De Watertuinen (24 new build villas, Rosmalen), Claudia Sträter (shop interiors) and the Focusschool (new build, Haarlem). In 2008 Piet founded his own architectural firm, the WerfAtelier, which focuses on interior design, small-scale architecture and innovative, sustainable living-working concepts. Beside his role as co-owner of Hubbel, and owner of the architectural firm:www.werfatelier.nl. Piet van der Werf is a lecturer for the NCOI.

Floris van der Kleij (1964) is an interdisciplinary designer and sustainability consultant at Primum. His versatile design practice, Studio Florisvanderkleij, undertake design research for architecture, interior design and other disciplines. This research leads to the creation of architecture, interiors for private individuals, shops, restaurants, the visual arts in public spaces, exhibitions or, for example, installations.

Floris’ work involves close collaboration with engineers, constructors, visual artists, scientists or people from diverse fields such as estate managers, fishermen and farmers. Important projects: VSK 25-26 wooden detachable office building 200 m2 in Amsterdam, Plato shop in Leiden, Penthouse ‘Agwel’ centre Amsterdam, renovation Trattoria Yam Yam, design exhibition 100 years Albert Cuypmarkt, A-venue (temporary green sculpture Amsterdam A-10 near Coenplein), Installation ‘Brak’ (temporary sea farm in the Oosterdok near Arcam building Amsterdam). Besides being owner of the design studio: www.florisvanderkleij.nl. He is co-owner of Hubbel.

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