Smartcube Complete bathroom and kitchen unit

Commissioned by housing corporation DUWO, Braaksma & Roos Architectenbureau redeveloped the monumental Sint Elisabeth Gasthuis in Leiden into student units and catering. The original layout of the old hospital formed the starting point for incorporating the new functions. For the optimal design of the student rooms, they opted for the Smartcube concept from Holland Composites.

The Smartcube was a concept by, and developed and produced by, Holland Composites. It was the ideal solution for renovation projects where the building function changed, for example from offices to residential units. The whole was made entirely of composite and contained all the necessary basic sanitary facilities to transform a space into an official home.

In the case of the conversion of the Sint Elisabeth Gasthuis, the Smartcube also serves as a sleeping place: there is enough space on top for a double mattress. The bed is accessible via a sturdy, simply designed staircase and equipped with safety edges.

The Smartcube shows that composite is the perfect building material: Thanks to the light weight of the composite construction, it can easily be placed on existing, older floors without endangering the supporting structure. The block has a double-sided finish, which makes the surface very smooth and sleek. The finish on both the inside and outside is completely seamless, which means that the chance of leakage is minimal, for example. The finish could also be chosen from an extensive colour palette or images.

Today, we no longer carry the Smartcube in our range. However, we do offer other, new solutions when it comes to (temporary) housing. We are always open to brainstorming with you about the many possibilities that composite offers for your renovation and new construction projects Contact us!