Check out the newest @scandinavianliving_nl magazine for a 16-page article by @pathoustudio on our project Muiderstraat in Amsterdam. This apartment was designed for an Australian couple with their newborn daughter and their photogenic dog Poppy
Surrounded by water, nestled in nature, lies this lovely home in Amsterdam Noord. The generous extension of our Kadoelenweg project wraps around the original semi-detached home, connecting the interior spaces with the garden. The roof edge cantilevers in the corner and offers protection from the elements whilst comfortably sitting outside.
Within the interior we designed the spaces around the existing height differences that were present in and around the original home resulting in three different floor levels. The intimate sunken living room doubles as a stage for our client to host music nights. The reclaimed oak beams make the spaces feel lived-in and together with the wooden window frames we managed to create a natural atmosphere that fits this young family perfectly.
Today, on Keti Koti, we reflect on freedom, resilience and the importance of remembering history.
We feel honoured to be working on the first design for Paraku, a new knowledge centre near Paramaribo, Suriname. A place that will bring together education, culture, hospitality and sports, with the ambition to create opportunities for future generations.
Happy Keti Koti. ❤️
Two years after completion, the Art Deco House has settled into its garden beautifully. The curved extension is now partly hidden behind the mature Velvet Tree, making it feel as though it has always been there
The Art Deco House is finally complete. We recently revisited the project to capture it in its final setting: surrounded by a lush garden that the owners have carefully created themselves. The curved extension is now partially concealed by a beautiful Velvet Tree (Fluweelboom) that has stood on the site for many years, allowing the architecture and landscape to blend together naturally. Remarkably, two years after completion, the extension still looks as if it was finished only yesterday
We’re excited to share the very first design sketches for “Paraku”; a new 7,000+ m² knowledge center near Paramaribo, Suriname, commissioned by Stichting Kenniscentrum Paraku.
Paraku brings together a wide mix of functions such as: a primary school, knowledge center, workshop spaces, hotel, restaurant, and sports facilities, all woven into one tropical campus surrounded by nature.
The design is informed by two intertwining ‘boeiarmbanden’: symbolic bangles connected to Suriname’s history of slavery and resilience. The smaller loop houses the primary school, while the larger loop contains the knowledge center and hotel functions, together forming one connected community.
This marks the beginning of the journey, and Paraku is currently looking for investors and collaborators to help bring the vision to life. Interested in being part of it? Feel free to reach out.
For this tender, as part of the development Zuilense Vecht, our proposal Stadsoase offers future home-owners the opportunity to personalise their house within a flexible and highly sustainable framework of CLT and reused bricks. The 21 townhouses vary from 80 - 180m2 and surround a centrally placed communal garden that wraps around the plot as an “ecological ribbon”.
Our plan draws inspiration from this area’s traditional context of hedges, orchards and gardens. By incorporating a network of green spaces that provide habitat for hedgehogs, sparrows, and other species we want to strengthen this existing natural network.
The angled top floors of the homes form a ‘zaagtand’, as reference to the industrial typology that characterises Zuilen. This shape not only provides natural sense of privacy to the terraces, it also forms a sense of place alongside the new park.
Proud of our 2nd place entry and collaboration together with:
efy_group
@draw_architecten_bv
@alba_concepts
@blau
@waerdig
@conica.studio
Upgrading your apartment doesn’t always require a full renovation. Often, it’s the thoughtful choices in materials, lighting and layout that make the biggest difference.
In our projects, we focus on creating calm, timeless interiors that feel both personal and refined. In this post, we’re sharing 6 simple tips that can help transform your space, whether you’re working with a compact apartment or a larger home.
Curious which one makes the biggest impact?
In the historic city centre of Amsterdam we recently completed the interior design of this 135 m² apartment. The project was commissioned by a young couple from Australia, who asked us to create a calm Scandinavian-inspired interior with oak as the unifying material throughout the home applied in the furniture, flooring and even parts of the walls.
One of the main eye-catchers of the apartment is the spiral staircase that separates the living room from the kitchen. Its elegant, organic form introduces movement and contrast within the otherwise minimal interior, becoming both a sculptural element and a functional centrepiece of the space.
We currently have three projects under construction in Amsterdam Noord. On the Nieuwendammerdijk we have just started the construction phase for the renovation and rear garden extension of a freestanding house. At the same time, two projects on the Noorder IJdijk are nearing completion, both featuring extensions that fold around a semi-patio.
The North of Amsterdam is a special area to work in, with its beautiful houses along the dikes. Stay tuned for updates!
Last week we couldn’t resist the chance to photograph a few of our projects dressed up in a fresh layer of snow ⛄️
2025 has been a year in which we can look back on many great projects. Projects through which we were able to make our world a little more sustainable and more beautiful for our clients, step by step.
We are very much looking forward to committing ourselves on an even larger scale in 2026, working towards a more beautiful and sustainable living environment.
Doing our part
In addition to our own efforts to reduce CO₂ emissions within our projects, we are making a donation this year to the non-profit organization Future Cleantech Architects (FCA) to help create an even greater impact worldwide.
FCA has been rated an “effective” charity by www.effectiefdoneren.nl and works, among other things, on making growing urban environments emission-free, generating and storing clean and efficient energy, and developing solutions for circular production.
Interested in “effective donation” yourself?
Listen to the podcast “Wat Wél Kan”: “A donation of 40 cents does more than skipping meat for an entire year”
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6IxAADxFp9WCBuiUDgF548?si=d14dd274f4454607
Cheers to a HOP-py New Year, in which we can all make the world just a little bit better together!
In the north of Amsterdam, this new semi-detached house (twee-onder-één-kapwoning) will be built for two separate households. The architectural model offers a highly accurate impression of the design’s form and textures. It also showcases the intended material palette: red-brown brickwork for the walls, dark hardwood for the window frames, metal for the dormers, and a sloped roof covered with biodiverse vegetation. Construction is expected to start in Q4 2026
Model built by Maankraters
Six years ago we had the pleasure of designing the first of the (almost) three Buddy Buddy’s: a colourful, character-filled place where craftsmanship and café culture come together.
From the interior concept to every bespoke detail, the space was created in close collaboration with Buddy Buddy’s founders whose energy, creativity and amazing nut butters inspired the entire design.
Swipe through to see how the atelier–meets–café concept came to life. And if you’re ever in Brussels, make sure to drop by for a delicious nut butter coffee.
Read all about our Wakkerstraat project in the latest VT Wonen Magazine (edition 10). Featuring in-depth interview with our lovely client. As part of this total renovation, we were able to add an extra floor to this meticulously detailed home situated in a former school in Watergraafsmeer.
By implementing generous steel windows and natural materials this home is flooded with daylight and filled with a calming atmosphere.
Built by: @renosk_interiors
Kitchen by: @roberttediekkeukens
Steel windows by: @tudorkozijnen
The preparations are on the way for the start of the build of our 3rd new built project in Oosterwold “Casa Feijoa”.
Through this 1:50 scale model we’re already able to take sneak peak at the lovely patio house that we will be able to share with you in 2026.
By carefully positioning the home within the oddly shaped plot, we were able to create a modest home with generous connections to its surroundings.
Together with the large garden around the house and the roof terrace that is connected with the inner patio, our client will have many ways of enjoying the outdoor spaces in and around the house.
Built by: Joost Huijzer / Maankraters
Interested in building your own dream-home? Contact us to see how we can turn your dreams into reality!
Tomorrow we’ll pick up the 1:50 scale model of our Casa Feijoa project. Meticulously built by Joost Huijzer / Maankraters (www.maankraters.nl). Hand cut and built out of balsa wood, maple veneer, paper, MDF and a 3D printed spiral staircase.
In this digital world, a physical model provides a special sense of scale and dimension that is hard to capture digitally.
Video shot and edited by our amazing client who happens to be a cinematographer (www.hansschepp.com).
Sandwiched between two typical Amsterdam houses lies a narrow plot of 2,5m wide and 24m deep. These dimensions asked for a creative approach for the infill of this two storey new-built house.
The tall glass facade in the front façade floods the front of the house with natural light. The facade of perforated panels further integrates five custom-made birdhouses under the eaves, making this home more than just a “habitat of people.”
Two years after completion, the stainless steel façade still catches the evening sun beautifully, while the window frames have mellowed in tone, blending with the rest of the exterior.
Take a look inside the new home of one of HOP’s cofounders. Just around the corner of the HOP office, Michael and his wife Charlotte completely stripped the 4th and 5th floor of a characteristic building from around the year 1900. The 5th floor was newly built in 2017 and offers stunning views over Amsterdam’s cityscape. Michael and Charlotte decided to make this floor their kitchen, dining and living area. While the interior design of the top floor has a more modern touch to it, the design of the floor below (within the old building) contains a more classic atmosphere, relating to the characteristic details of the building.
The kitchen is meant to be the real eye catcher. A curved plinth and curved upper cabinets, combined with warm oak veneer and a mirror backsplash, attract most of the attention in this 30m2 open space. To the left of the 4.5m long counter top is a high cabinet containing the fridge and open shelving. Both are finished in a warm butter yellow colour, same as the open staircase that connects the two floors. A garden is not missed in this apartment, since both floors offer 10m2 large terraces overlooking the South East and North West of Amsterdam.
Visit our website for more photos!
Next to group rooms 1 and 2 you’ll find the communal kitchen of KleintjeZuid’s after-school facility. Here, children can roll up their sleeves and help out with food preparations at the kid-friendly lower section of the kitchen island. In this photo series you’ll also spot the monumental entrance area with its custom circular bench full of greenery, as well as the second-floor space for group room 3. This room comes with a New York–style open book cabinet and even a corner where kids can practice their ballet moves!
We are proud to present the first official photos of KleintjeZuid’s brand-new after-school care facility! The BSO is located in the extension of the Maranatha Church in Amsterdam, right next to KleintjeZuid’s current childcare center. HOP was responsible for both the technical building design and the interior design, resulting in a true play paradise with three group rooms and a group kitchen. In this slideshow you can see some photos of group 1 and 2.
The architectural design is rooted in natural materials, featuring a colourful and 100% natural hempcrete wall between group rooms 1 and 2, marmoleum floors made from recycled cocoa husks, and abundant use of wood in the structures and bespoke furniture. The interior design combines warm, earthy tones with permanent play elements, such as a hanging net, walkable glass, arches with play activities, and a climbing track beside the stairs. Every corner offers something to do or discover!
@kleintjezuid
📸 @michaelcerronephoto
A few years ago, we had the pleasure of designing this vibrant kitchen for Jet (@tipvanjet), Ward, and their son Frenkie. The result is a playful blend of bold colours, custom-built seating for Frenkie, a seamlessly integrated bin, and open shelving perfect for cookbooks. It’s still going strong today serving both as a dynamic set for cooking videos and, of course, a much-loved family kitchen.
Just outside Amsterdam lies Ransdorp, a small village surrounded by open grasslands. The house overlooks endless meadows where cows graze, hares dart through the fields, and birds nest undisturbed. On the ground floor, the kitchen and dining area offer sweeping views of this tranquil landscape, with the window seat providing the best vantage point. When the windows are open, you can enjoy the gentle passage of the sun and the fresh country air.
Just outside Amsterdam lies Ransdorp, a small village surrounded by open grasslands. The house overlooks endless meadows where cows graze, hares dart through the fields, and birds nest undisturbed. On the ground floor, the kitchen and dining area offer sweeping views of this tranquil landscape, with the window seat providing the best vantage point. When the windows are open, you can enjoy the gentle passage of the sun and the fresh country air.
Upstairs, the bedroom features windows at two different heights, perfectly framing the breathtaking view — both at eye level as you enter the room, and from the comfort of the bed.
Follow the cat! It’s wandering around this new project we did on the Blasiusstraat, right around the corner of our office. Can you spot it in the first photo?
The new extension is partially sunken into the ground, allowing for the addition of two full floors on one side. This clever use of split levels creates enough space to accommodate an extra bedroom. As a result, the house now features seven distinct floor levels, giving it a dynamic and playful spatial experience that is also reflected in the facade design.
The exterior is clad in eco-friendly brick strips (ECO baksteenstrips) from Vandersanden, paired with windows crafted from durable, sustainable Accoya wood. Together, these materials contribute to a highly sustainable design.
Found the cat yet?
New finished project: Accoya House! Approximately 2.2 m3 of the highly sustainable Accoya wood was used for this 120 m2 patio house located in the 19th century harbour docks which are now called Borneo and Sporenburg. We were asked by the owners of one of the houses located on the Ertskade to completely redesign the patio and to make an extension on the top floor. We made it our mission to create a highly sustainable, durable and beautiful home for them in which the interior blends seamlessly with the exterior. This is mainly achieved by applying Accoya all throughout the building: the window frames, the facade cladding, the fencing of the stairs and even the hand railings and the front door knob. The floorboards match the Accoya because they are also made of a light coloured pine wood and therefore share the same appearance. For more information and photos please check link in bio
Exciting news: the permit is granted for our Casa Feijoa project! A lovely biobased home with hidden patio and roof terrace.
On one of the trickiest plots we managed to push the envelope as far as we could.
Resulting in a compact home that feels bigger than its actual size due to the centrally placed outdoor space and interconnecting sight lines.
We can’t wait to start building at the end of 2025!
Visuals by @conica.studio
Together with @yomabouw we are building our first 100% natural hempcrete (‘kalkhennep’ in Dutch) wall! In the new BSO (‘buitenschoolse opvang’ a.k.a. after school child care) for @kleintjezuid this wall will form the barrier in between two of the larger groups. Yesterday Yomabouw was accompanied by a team of young builders from KleintjeZuid’s current daycare located in the Maranathakerk in Amsterdam Zuid.
The hempcrete wall will have 5 different colors (4 pigments and the natural brown color) which are applied layer on top of layer until they reach the +/- 5m high ceiling. More updates will follow soon!
HOP has designed a vast amount of kitchens up to the very last detail. All of the designs contain natural materials such as wood (veneer) and stone, sometimes combined with raw materials such as stainless steel and terrazzo. Here you can see a selection of some of our finished projects.
At HOP we design unique house extensions (the so-called ‘uitbouw’), often including full interior renovations. Here you can see a selection of some of the projects we did in Amsterdam, Amstelveen and Utrecht
Project update! The wooden structure of our project along the Ruysdaelstraat is finished and the roof lights have been installed. We’re thrilled to see how this lovely office project is coming together! The new built areas as well as the renovated areas will be connected by different wooden (interior) elements and will form a bright, airy and natural office space and where the office garden will offer tenants a lovely green space within the heart of Amsterdam Zuid.
Developer: Van Keulen Beheer BV
Contractor: Bouwdam BV
Structural Engineer: Ingenieursgroep BV
Wood structure: KonStruct
Technical Engineer: Genie BV
There’s a new hotspot in town and its name is Piattini! HOP designed the interior of this 44m2 café in Amsterdam Zuid, on the Marathonweg near Olympiaplein. The place is run by an amazing Italian couple, Giulia and Maicol, who are both from Venice and are living their dream by running their own café / restaurant in Amsterdam. Piattini is 100% Venice inspired: The color scheme of the interior comes from the Venezia FC soccer team with orange, green and black tones. The hammered metal sheets on the bar and the display wall represent the waters of the Venitian Canals. And the food, which is prepared by Maicol, originates from local Venitian cuisine. Drop by soon for the real Venice experience ✌🏼
@ciaopiattini
@michaelcerronephoto 📷
Additional views from our Buiksloterdijk project showing the unconventional design with a dark oak kitchen, round skylights, a pink railing and a double height bookcase. The folding doors, which can be fully opened, allow the residents to enjoy the panoramic view at the rear of the house.
This home on Buiksloterdijk in Amsterdam Noord has undergone a major transformation. Through clever interventions in the floor plan and an extension over two floors, the house has not only increased in terms of square footage but now also has a very spacious feel to it. The void, with a book cabinet that extends over both floors, brings in plenty of light in the lower floor, and connects the living area downstairs with the dining and kitchen areas upstairs.
Kicking off the new year with the start of construction for @kleintjezuid. In this monumental building in Amsterdam Zuid there will be an after-school child care center. The space as seen in the photos will consist of a mezzanine with integrated play elements such as a hanging net and a slide going down alongside the stairs. Various other spaces, such as a group kitchen and a dancing hall, create all together space for approximately 60 children. Opening is planned August 1st of this year
2024 has been a whirlwind of designing, building, and snapping photos of projects we’re so proud of! Huge thanks to our amazing clients, talented team, and everyone who made it all happen.
Here’s to an even more stylish 2025—wishing you happy holidays and a fantastic New Year!
Subtle curves, natural materials and a muted colour scheme characterise this townhouse above a former kindergarten. The existing two floors of the home were extended with a roof extension overlooking the roofscape of the surrounding the neighbourhood whilst also creating pleasant south-east facing outdoor space. By completely reimagining the floor plan of the individual floors we were able to realise a one-of-a kind future-proof and sustainable home that will be the home for this young family in the years to come.
Contractor + carpenter: @renosk_interiors
Structural engineer: De Ingenieursgroep
Steel facade: @tudorkozijnen
Kitchen + cabinets: @roberttediekkeukens
Arcs everywhere! The soft curves of this house in the city of Utrecht result in a one-of-a-kind space. When the outdoor space is finished next spring, the extension will literally curve around the garden - creating a special relationship between the house and its surroundings.
The careful detailing of the Arc Deco House can be seen as a modern interpretation of the art deco style. Insulated curved glass set within warm mahogany frames carry the weight of the roof that is finished with a metal cladding.
A lovely and dynamic home for many years to come! Check out our website for more information and photos.
HOP transformed this historic building (a national monument a.k.a. ‘Rijksmonument’) in downtown Amsterdam into a true sanctuary. The project embraces natural materials and warm colors, seamlessly connecting the old and the new. The front house (‘voorhuis’) consists of a basement and a ground floor where the family can cook, dine and relax. The back house (‘achterhuis’) consists of four floors with bedrooms, workspaces and bathrooms. Here are some photos of the front house and the hall and foyer. Visit our website for more information and photos!
This newly built freestanding house is a seamless blend of modern architecture and nature. Designed to embrace the outdoors, its expansive glass walls offer uninterrupted views of the surrounding greenery, creating an open, airy atmosphere. The villa features wide terraces and open-plan living spaces that flow effortlessly into a spacious garden, making outdoor living a central part of daily life.
The South African family who resides here enjoys the home’s balance between sleek, contemporary design and a deep connection to nature, reflecting their appreciation for both modern comforts and the beauty of the outdoors.
Recently we visited one of our new built houses in Oosterwold: The Little Big Bungalow. After more than a year the wooden slats on the facade have become silk grey, thereby blending together with the light grey color of the window frames. This year, the owners have invested much time and energy to create a rich variety of plants within the immediate surroundings of the house. Now more than ever this house is very much connected to the outdoor environment. For more photos check out our website!
In a secluded bay near the Gaasperplas, this fully bio-based and circular pavilion of the Amsterdam Angling Association will be built. Arriving by foot or boat; the angular shape of the building, with its large, steep roof, will catch your eye. On closer inspection, you will notice that the entire building is made of wood: modified pinewood planks resembling shingles cover the roof. The shutters, the window frames and the modular construction are also made of pinewood and together will create a lovely natural habitat for angling enthousiasts and visitors. The large windows and doors on the ground floor emphasise the feeling of being in the middle of nature. If you look up, you can see the top of the building through the large void from which plants will hang into the restaurant below.
After a positive concept permit application we have now handed in the full permit and can’t wait to continue working on this unique project.
Renderings by @proloog.tv
We’ve nearly completed a complete renovation and extension of a house in the Rivierenbuurt in Amsterdam. Wooden slats in varying widths and depths form a playful facade for both the extension and the garden shed
We are on the cover of the newest edition of @eigenhuiseninterieur ! Inside you can find a 14 page long article with many photos and an extensive interview on Bo, one of our partners, and Jorinde, with whom he lives in this apartment.
This playful renovation project, featuring a 4-meter high extension, is finished, and the garden has now come to life as well. The aim of the design was to create a unique home with a relaxed atmosphere, full of color. The ground floor has been extended, the floor has been lowered to increase height, and the layout of the house has been completely reconfigured. The kitchen plays a central role in the extension. The large kitchen island is oriented towards the dining table and the garden behind, allowing the residents to spend hours and hours cooking 🧑🍳
Befores & afters! (starting with the afters) Take a look at how this rundown 70s villa was completely transformed. Only the foundations, one exterior wall and the roof construction remained intact during the building process. Even though we built something almost completely new, we still wanted to maintain the principles with which the original building was designed: with solid exterior walls on either side, set back windows and a roof detail which goes all around the exterior of the building. FYI: the front garden will not remain a large grass field, it’s still work in progress 🌱
Hereby we present you the first finished images of the villa we designed in Utrecht. The 224m2 of ground floor space is now inhabited by a young family that moved from South-Africa to the Netherlands. The objective was to create a home that is closely connected to the outdoors, like they’ve had in their previous home back in Cape Town. To achieve this HOP designed the house with many large windows at the front and back going from floor to ceiling and creating a visual connection between the front garden and the back garden. Direct sunlight and rain will be avoided as much as possible by adding canopies at the large window openings with a steel frame going all around the edges of the roof and with visible wooden slats below.
For more information see link in bio. More photos will follow soon 📸
The facade of our project on the Blasiusstraat is finally finished! Built from sustainable bricks and sustainable untreated wood window frames, this eco-friendly house forms a true oasis in Amsterdam Oost. The approximately 5 meter high extension is lowered 60cm into the ground to be able create a floor with a bedroom (on the top right side of the photo) and an almost 5 meter high void (on the left side of the photo). The three doors to the garden can all be opened to create an indoor-outdoor connection. More photos will follow when the interior is finished 📸
Island HOP’ing to Texel where we are working on a very special project around ‘De Poort’, a 1950’s Reformed Church.
The church, together with the walled garden, gallery spaces and artist in residence studio will be part of the new Soeterd Festival: a yearly art festival hosted in the summer with different locations scattered across the island.
During the winter, the church will form an inspiring clubhouse space for local residents. We can’t wait to help our client turn his vision into reality and turn these beautiful buildings into an amazing place to visit, experience art and come together.
More about the festival: www.soeterd.com
Just a couple of more weeks until this unique monumental house in the city center of Amsterdam will be completely finished. The design will consist of a classy combination of modern and vintage materials, lighting and furniture. With a total of more than 300m2 and an entire back house (achterhuis) with 4 floors of bedrooms and bathrooms, this house will become entirely future-proof. The steel stairs have just arrived so more exciting updates will follow 🙏🏼
Spring vibes from last weekend at our recent project The Gallery House in Amstelveen ☀️ for more images check our website (link in bio)
On the south side of Amsterdam lies the Gaasperplas, a small lake that was dug in the 60’s to make the nearby dike. On the shore of the lake we are working on a freestanding sustainable club house, made with a demountable wooden construction. De public ground floor is completely transparent and looks out over the beautiful bay, but at night it can be closed off by means of wooden shutters. The steep roof will house the offices and archives of the club house.
Swipe right to see the beautiful view over the lake 📸
We just reached 10k followers! Spring is in the air!
Is there a better way to celebrate both than by cleaning the office’s basketball court?
Thank you all so much for following and we can’t wait to share our next projects in the coming months!
It’s been exactly one year since we’ve finished the interior and the exterior for @anookbakehouse in De Pijp in Amsterdam. In the original blueprints (swipe right) this facade contained curved glass with copper profiling. Over the years this detailing became lost and was replaced with more straightforward glass panels and wooden framing. We decided to bring back the original details: the angled corner on the left side was replaced for curved glass and the connection with the main window was made with a copper profile, almost as if it had never been changed. With a bright terra color for the windows and a light brown color for the stone this facade now pops up from other shops and cafés in the Ferdinand Bolstraat
Monday morning update! In this new project we designed a kitchen for a new built house in Amsterdam Noord. Our clients were looking for a minimalist, Scandinavian style kitchen. We decided to build the kitchen around the staircase to the upper floors and we created a warm yet stylish atmosphere by combining oak wood cabinets with brushed steel counter tops. On the left side the kitchen literally curves into the living area and has a hidden door to a storage space below the stairs
Four years ago we finished this unique project in the Wouwermanstraat near Museumplein. This deteriorated house was fully stripped and the top floor had to be completely rebuilt (and extended) in order to accommodate an open plan living space with a high ceiling. Three terraces completely surround the living areas with outdoor spaces; on the front, the back and on top. We wrapped the entire exterior of the top floor with one continuous wooden facade to make sure all three terraces have the same natural look and feel. Six bi-fold doors open up the kitchen / dining area to one of the three terraces and therefore connect inside to outside on the top floor. This house is a true oasis in the heart of Amsterdam Zuid.
Eight years ago we started HOP Architects with the idea that smart spatial choices within architecture and interior design, together with the use of natural materials, can ultimately lead to more sustainable habitats.
Now, 142 projects in, we’ve worked on many different types of projects, in an increasingly larger area - ranging from Amsterdam to Paris and beyond! We couldn’t be more excited for all the projects yet to come.
Thank you for tagging along with us!
Construction is progressing rapidly in the final phase of this freestanding villa in Utrecht (Rijnsweerd). Today they started fixing the untreated Fraké wood slats underneath the canopies. All window frames are also made of untreated Fraké. In combination with a warm grey steel roof detail and warm grey exterior plaster this house will give warmth to inside and outside
Soft earth tones form the basis of this renovation in Amstelveen where the addition of a small extension made it possible for us to fully reposition the different areas of the ground floor which opened up the overall floor plan. By reconfiguring the way the stairs go up, we gave it a more prominent position, welcoming people to go up - improving the connection between the separate floors. Together with custom furniture, the stained oak finishes and terrazzo worktops - this home creates the perfect atmosphere the young family living in this home for years to come
Construction is nearing completion of this 5 meter high house extension around the corner of our office in Amsterdam Oost. The extension is lowered into the ground to create enough space for two stories on one side of the extension. The other side consists of a space with a 4.5m high ceiling and access to the bedroom in the basement. Swipe right for a sectional drawing!
Right behind the dunes you will soon find this ‘edgy’ extension with a pergola in the Vogelwijk in The Hague. The house from 1950 will be completely renovated, and the owners will soon say goodbye to their gas connection because the plan incorporates high quality insulation, triple glazing, a heat pump, heat recovery and solar panels. The wooden extension builds upon the original diagonal facade and the ground floor will change from multiple cramped spaces into an open floor plan with lots of space.
SNEAK PREVIEW: at the Ringdijk in Amsterdam lies this new built house with a 2.5m wide front facade. The house is approximately 24 meters deep and becomes wider and wider towards the back (up to 5.5m). Large open voids and an 8m2 patio create the opportunity for much daylight to enter the interior spaces. The house is largely constructed from wood an the back facade and patio consist of wood cladding and window frames. At the moment the construction is finished but the interior still needs some finishing touches. Stay tuned for a complete overview of this special house in 2024 📸
Afters and befores! HOP is constantly improving the built environment of its surroundings. Here you can see how a selection of 5 of our projects in Amsterdam looked before we started the construction. Check out our website for more photos 📸
For some reason (nobody knows exactly how) it has become a tradition to enjoy breakfast together every now and then at one of our houses in Amsterdam. Today we visited the apartment of Michael, located in De Pijp. A nice excuse to get to know your colleagues outside of the office, something that everyone should do!
After having had our first shared office space in @themakerstore and our first own pop-up office in the Lekstraat, it was time for our very first real office.
Located at the Eerste Oosterparkstraat 63h, the new space lets in tons of daylight from both the street side as well as the garden in the back resulting in light and airy atmosphere filled with natural materials, plants and a splash of colour. We were able to expand our material cabinet which now displays even more beautiful materials and with the addition of extra workplaces we have created our office for years to come.
Close to the center of Utrecht the construction has started on this 1920s house. The extension at the back will be one of a kind, with curved glass and curved window frames made from Accoya wood. This extension forms the perfect connection between inside and outside. In the existing building all floors have been completely stripped and redesigned to modern standards. More updates on the construction process will follow in our stories
Last week we were published in one of the most influential international design magazines with an extensive article on our project The Gallery House. A beautiful article written by Caitlin Wheeler who interviewed us and our clients. Read the full article on Dwell+ @dwellmagazine
Clients: Robi & Christine @mukakasa_c
Architect: @hop_architects
Contractor: Beemster Bouwers
Photos: @michaelcerronephoto
Lazy Sunday mornings, surrounded by the green garden of our Sloterweg project. We carefully orchestrated a calming atmosphere out of natural materials and filtered daylight. The perfect home to unwind in after a busy week.
Yesterday we showed you exterior shots of our project in Amsterdam-West. Today you can take a look at the interior spaces. The space on the left (with the piano) is in the main building which has been completely renovated. The space in the back and on the right, behind the walls and the piano, is part of the extension and is lowered to create a so called ‘conversation pit’ (‘zitkuil’ in Dutch). The interior consists of various pieces of built-in furniture like the beech wood (beukenhouten) stairs, oak kitchen and oak book shelves, resulting in a smooth transition between inside and outside.
Swipe right for some exterior shots of our newest project on the Sloterweg in Amsterdam-West. HOP designed a 70m2 double height extension on the back and side of the house and a complete renovation of the existing building, bringing the total gross floor area to 237m2. The house has now become 100% future proof for this family with three children.
The extension to the house folds around the building. It contrasts by materialisation and form but at the same time it establishes a clear relationship with the main building with the square windows on the upper floor and a horizontal band in the facade (with stucco and wood cladding) continuing at a height of 3 meters all across the entire building.
All window frames are made of highly sustainable Accoya wood with a transparent coating and the 110m2 surface of the facade is finished with thermally modified hardwood slats, without coating, so that these will age over time and the extension will therefore increasingly blend into its surroundings.
Interested in the interior? Check out the next post tomorrow or visit the link in our bio!
Construction has started on this villa from the 1960s in Rijnsweerd, Utrecht. The whole house has been stripped and will get a complete makeover. Swipe to the right to see a render of the final result which will be completed by the end of 2023. Follow us on our stories to stay updated on the construction process 🏗️
Is it a gallery or a living room? It’s both! Last week we returned to our new project in Amstelveen to take some extra shots for an exciting article on this project. We’ll keep you posted.
Little Big Bungalow has been published in the summer issue of @casco_magazine, a special magazine for people who are interested in building their own home. Grab your copy now and read all about the journey of building your own home! Scroll through the images for a sneak preview!
Two years ago we started the first sketches on the design of three ecolodges in the Creuse area in the heart of France. After a period of extensive work on the historic buildings and the land the construction of the ecolodges has finally started this year. This week we visited the site to check on its progress. The stone walls have been beautifully restored and the light brown floor complements the same colored mortar in between the stones. The floor plan is also visible: the back contains a ‘box’ for a toilet and bathroom with space for two bedrooms on the sides, connected by a passageway at the back wall. The bedrooms will be closed off with steel window frames and the front area will contain an open kitchen and living area. Materials are from reused sources as much as possible. To be finished by the end of this year, stay tuned!
Check out our newest house extension for a project in Amstelveen. Sustainability was one of the key factors of the design: the walls and roof are from wood construction, the facade cladding and window frames are built from Accoya wood and the roof contains a “natuurdak”: a very biodiverse type of green roof that can store and re-use large amounts of rain water.
Design-wise this extension is really one of a kind: the existing extension was demolished and replaced for a 6.2x6.5m open space layout acting as a living area and gallery space combined. Just one piece of furniture, a modular sofa, attracts all the attention in the heart of this space. Other unique features in this space are the planter which is integrated in the concrete foundation and the high row of windows along one of the 6.5m long side walls.
On the top floor the extension is set back and houses one bedroom and an office space. The large square shaped windows offer views on the Amsterdam Forest and the green roof of the floor below.
HOP has been published in the newest edition of @vtverbouwen - “duurzaam verbouwen”. A six page long interview and photos with quotes from co-founders Bo, Joshua & Michael. Find it in your nearest book store or supermarket! @vtwonen
It’s been 2 months since @anookbakehouse has opened its doors in De Pijp. The American-style pastries combined with the mediterranean atmosphere has so far attracted much attention in the neighborhood. Take a break and drop by at Ferdinand Bolstraat 182 in Amsterdam ☀️☕️
The interior spaces of the Little Big Bungalow offer a sense of spaciousness within the compact shape of the home.
We designed the home in such a way that spaces with wide open views to the garden are alternated with more intimate spaces offering different ways of connecting the interior with the exterior.
General contractor: Goedhart Bouw B.V.
Structural Engineer: Brouwer & Kok
Building Physics Engineer: Genie BV
Carpentry: Timmerbedrijf Har Puts
Spring is in the air! The garden of Halcyon House is full on blossoming and slowly coming to life. Could you imagine waking up and looking out to a garden like this?
Spring time calls for a fresh new website, which we are delighted to share with you! Check it out for an updated overview of our many different projects including an extensive selection of project photographs. Together with @perspective.webdesign we came up with a new and improved way of sharing our story, studio, reviews and projects with you - let us know what you think!
We’re excited to share these first photos of our latest finished project: The Little Big Bungalow!
This compact wooden family home is built up out of four compact volumes connected by a central cross. The wood-clad volumes are placed on a raised mound making sure the home stands high and dry while overlooking its surroundings. The ‘floating’ corner of the living room volume is able to fully slide open to create an open connection to the adjacent terrace that runs around this corner of the home.
While this bungalow home is modest in size, the interior spaces feel surprisingly spacious due to the high ceilings created by the playful roofscape. This roofscacpe not only introduces spaciousness on the inside of the home but also accommodates the PV cells and makes it possible to centrally collect rainwater to be used during times of drought. The wooden windows and doors have aluminium covering on the exterior making them last for a long time while at the same time creating a warm atmosphere within the interior spaces. Together with the other wooden elements within the interior we were able to create a natural atmosphere that will form the ideal home for this young family in the years to come! In collaboration with:
General contractor: Goedhart Bouw B.V.
Structural Engineer: Brouwer & Kok
Building Physics Engineer: Genie BV
Carpentry: Timmerbedrijf Har Puts
Spring is in the air! One of Halcyon House’s neighbours flew by showing how the garden and the surroundings are slowly turning more and more lush and green.
As we head into the second season, we can’t wait for summer to come and to see the home fully engulfed by nature.
Anook stands for “a nook”: a place or corner to recess, which offers seclusion or security. This definition was the driving force of its owner Julia, an American-German chef with the ambition to start her own bakehouse in Amsterdam. Anook Bakehouse is supposed to make you feel like you’re in a warm and comfy space though at the same time it takes you far away in a mediterranean-like setting with hints of places like Marrakesh and Bali. Check out more photos and information through the link in bio!
Location: Ferdinand Bolstraat 182 in Amsterdam
@anookbakehouse
HOP Architecten werkt aan architectuur- en interieurprojecten door heel Nederland en zelfs daarbuiten. Met duurzame, natuurlijke en gezonde materialen ontwerpen we plekken waar mensen zich prettig in voelen. Bent u op zoek naar een architect of interieurontwerper voor uw zelfbouwwoning, uitbreiding, renovatie, of horecaproject? Neem dan contact met ons op om een vrijblijvend kennismakingsgesprek in te plannen.
Last year HOP made a plan for the renewal of various buildings on Fort Honswijk which is part of the Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie and located near Utrecht. These images represent a physical model of the island and the urban interventions. Scale 1:500
In Paris you can find this modern interpretation of the Hong Kong “Bing Sutt”. @bingsutt.paris is a place for specialty coffee, milk tea, lunch and special Hong Kong pastries. Check out @vanishing.hongkong for some original Bing Sutt examples
New finished project! In the lively 3rd arrondissement of Paris, near the famous Place de la Republique, one can find a new kind of coffeeshop: the Bing Sutt. The concept of the Bing Sutt (also known as “Cha Chaan Teng”) originated in Hong Kong and its popularity grew rapidly during the 1950s and 1960s. The literal translation of Bing Sutt is “Ice Chamber” and refers to the typically cold drinks that are served within the cafes.
HOP was asked to design a modern, Parisian version of the Hong Kong Bing Sutt in Paris for an experienced barista who wanted to start her own business in the capital of France. Davina, born and raised in Hong Kong, has always been fascinated by the atmosphere of the remaining Bing Sutts in her city and came up with the idea to start her own Bing Sutt in Paris after she’s been living there for the last couple of years...
Halcyon House has been published in the latest issue of @casco_magazine, a special magazine for people who are interested in building their own custom homes. @halcyonoosterwold is featured on the cover and a 28 page long article. Scroll through the images for a sneak preview!
Ho Ho Hop! Merry Christmas - happy holidays everyone! We’re grateful for the amazing projects that we were able to work on this year thanks to our incredible clients and a big thank you to the entire HOP team for making it happen! Even though it might be raining, we’re pretenting it’ll be a white Christmas after all. See you all next year!
Swammerdambuurt of Amsterdam we will soon start the construction of an almost 5m high apartment extension into the back garden. What makes it even more unique is that in total this apartment will consist of 8 different floor heights. It will become a playful ensemble with a great variety of lively textures and materials.
By adding a centrally placed volume in which the stairs, wardrobe, toilet and kitchen are placed, the ground floor of this 1930s house in Amsterdam East appears surprisingly spacious and the cramped character of the original floor plan is transformed into a light and open space in which the different living areas are directly connected with each other.
In order to create this open plan space, it was necessary to make a number of strategic breakthroughs that had to be fitted into the existing structure in close collaboration with the structural engineer and contractor. In this way we were able to neatly conceal these structural interventions and create a seamless fit with the bespoke fixed furniture. Together with the interior builder and the client, we found a nice balance between classic and modern details and materials and together with the natural materials and textures of the oak wood and the chalk stucco on the central box create a calm and warm atmosphere.
Interior builder: @oer_interieur
Contractor: @t-w-f
Structural Engineer: @deingenieursgroep
HOP finished 2nd place with an exciting proposal for the redevelopment of Fort Honswijk, one of the many forts along the Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie. Together with our client, we set up a spatial approach on how to transform the existing buildings and landscape within the fort to turn this vacant place into an interesting new destination within the Utrecht region. The new ‘Heldenfort’ offers space for outdoor activities, a museum, a cafe with event space, a pop-up restaurant, group accommodations and even bed and breakfast bunkers.
The interventions proposed within the plan for the Heldenfort provide new sightlines and connections between historically valuable structures and make the area pedestrian-friendly. For example, passageways are introduced within several existing buildings - creating views to the bunkers behind them. By working with different forms of surfacing, different types of paths are introduced that will open up the public and more private areas of the plan. Part of the existing pavement will make way for greenery, reinforcing the originally green character of the fort and opening up space for a vegetable garden and a playing and activity field. The plan repurposes the existing buildings and strengthens the connection between them turning the fort into a beautiful, fun and educational destination for young and old for the coming decades.
Client: John van Sas @art.of.events Renderings: Koen Klok - HUE Visuals
New finished project! For a British family with two teenage children HOP designed the complete renovation of a three storey apartment near the Vondelpark in Amsterdam. The house hadn't been worked on for many years and was in desperate need of a new layout, new electricity / plumbing, new interior finishes + furniture and the restoration of existing ornament around doors and on ceilings.
This series shows the third floor containing the kitchen, dining and living area. The kitchen has been carefully detailed with wood framing around the cabinetry in two different colors: oak wood with a deep blue finish and natural oak cabinets from floor to ceiling at the back wall containing the ovens and refrigerator. A special quartzite stone with a strong marble-like appearance creates an extra lively atmosphere. The natural materials are complemented by brass details such as Buster and Punch handle bars and lighting fixtures that have been imported from the UK.
Contractor @sirabouw
HOP has been published in the newest magazine of vtverbouwen by @vtwonen. In this edition, which is focused on kitchens, our co-founder Joshua was interviewed for an article on the central role of the kitchen within our designs
Within the Nicolaas Maesstraat project the walnut floor and material palette of the 2nd floor runs all the way up to the 3rd floor. Here we positioned four bedrooms and two bathrooms that were arranged in such a way to make the most of every square meter - which meant we had space left to pop in a bespoke sauna - perfect for drizzly days like today. The master bedroom provides access to the terrace on the 3rd floor and a newly placed staircase provides access to the new roof terrace - which might just be the most used part of this lovely new house.
Contractor: Curafix
Structural Engineer: Tentij
Furniture maker: @kneplus
Interior styling: @gallery.avenue
Floor: @pruysenparket
A soft colour palette, natural materials and vintage furniture have turned this newly renovated family home along the Nicolaas Maesstraat into a home that doesn’t feel ‘new’ but feels warm and inviting. This project could just be one of our most thorough renovations to date. Both floors of this incredible home were completely rearranged, extended and modernised. The new floor plan of the living space resulted in an open floor set up where several strategically placed windows create playful view lines between the different areas of the home. We set up a new lighting plan within the carefully detailed new ornamental ceiling to create the perfect atmosphere during these gloomy autumn days.
Together with the client, contractor, structural engineer, furniture maker and interior stylist, we create a place to call home for this young family to grow into in the years to come.
Contractor: Curafix
Structural Engineer: Tentij
Furniture maker: @kneplus
Interior styling: @gallery.avenue
Floor: @pruysenparket