The Netherlands

Concrete has partnered up with Moos since its start-up phase, a company whose goal is to tackle the housing shortage while building sustainable and high-quality homes.

They designed MOOS, an acronym derived from the iconic song by Madness, “In the Middle of Our Street”, which embodies the company’s goal of creating a place where everybody can feel at home.

MOOS has been awarded a 2023 Future House Award by Global Design News and The Chicago Athenaeum Museum for Architecture and Design.

Moos projects provide both permanent and temporary locations, making them an excellent choice for those entering the housing market and offering much-needed temporary housing for individuals such as asylum seekers.

Unlike typical temporary housing solutions that prioritize cost-cutting, MOOS builds homes that assure high-quality living conditions.

MOOS’ innovation is based on its circular and modular character. The homes are completely demountable, so the apartments can be repurposed and moved to a new location.

Moreover, MOOS distinguishes itself by employing renewable and biobased materials in its hybrid construction process, reducing environmental impact. The company offers a take-back guarantee, committing to repurchasing the homes, ensuring the reuse of materials, and reducing environmental impact.

Modularity is another key aspect of MOOS’ housing solutions. The building system allows for various floor plans combined within a single structure, accommodating a large range of typologies and sizes, from ground-level houses to residential towers of 70 meters.

The construction of the apartments takes place in a factory, guaranteeing ideal conditions for optimal quality. The homes are then transported to the site.

MOOS is not only about creating high-quality and affordable housing but it gives center stage to social interaction.

Communal areas are thoughtfully integrated into the overall design. For instance, the gallery is turned into a veranda, expanding living spaces and creating gathering points for residents to connect and engage.

MOOS strives to offer the possibility of personalization while maintaining a high standard of quality. Each home is comprised of two modules, the “basic module”, accommodating all the basic necessities like washing, sleeping, cooking, a storage space, and the “personal” module, a space that residents can make their own.

Project: MOOS
Architects: Concrete Amsterdam
Lead Architect: Erikjan Vermeulen
Client: Moos
Photographs: Courtesy of the Architects