Located in Olst, the Netherlands, the Sprout Ruben & Marjolein is a bio-based, compact home created by Amsterdam-based studio Woonpioniers. Completed as a prototype for the studio's flexible and transportable Sprout concept, the house was developed for actual clients Ruben and Marjolein. The design is based on a prefabricated, modular system that can be lengthened, shortened, or stacked, with the specific build in Olst comprising a two-story volume topped with a mono-pitched roof and an open, greenhouse-like volume. The project emphasizes sustainability by utilizing as many bio-based materials as possible, including a wooden frame structure and a hemp insulation system. The modular approach not only makes the home transportable and adaptable but also provides affordable square meters and energetic benefits. The greenhouse element is integrated into the living and dining area, which opens to the outside and, in turn, provides extra living comfort. The interior features a flexible floor plan with minimal rooms and maximum open space, and a natural collection of materials is used to connect the home with its environment. The interiors are highly personalized to the clients' wishes, with the greenhouse section of the home featuring an interior mezzanine terrace suspended above it. Skylight windows in the mezzanine open to create an indoor/outdoor space that looks out to the horizon and up to the sky. Woonpioniers is leveraging the insights gained from this prototype to develop more custom tiny housing projects in Europe. Credits Architect: Woonpioniers Client: Ruben and Marjolein Photographer: Jonah Samyn Location: Olst, The Netherlands