A digital architectural rendering of two buildings, one with brick walls and arched windows, and the other a wooden structure with a covered porch, set in a green landscape with trees in the background.

3D model by Steef Meijer

The final architectural plan

has been approved,

let’s build it.

Text reading 'The Moraine House of Wood' above a half-circle graphic of wood grain.


At the moment we have a temporary wood studio on the first floor. in the beginig of 2026 we wish to start building the new wood workshop structure. Together with Dondervinks architects and Ruben Peral - Architechet and traditional japnese timberframe builder

The Moraine- house of wood is an unplugged workshop for fine woodworking, focusing on bringing endangered Knowledge and wisdom by true masters from around the world.

Forming a global network of woodworks and artisans our focus is passing on the secrets of the trade, the quality and joy of working with our own hands, relating to the human body and the rhythm of the heart.


Join the process! Construction project

Inspired by Takami Kawai, from Suikoushya school for Japanese traditional carpentry.

The Moraine- House of Wood wants to invite Semi-Experienced/Experienced woodworkers to take part in the construction of the wood workshop and become a Co-builder and a member of our guild.

We will build the entire workshop based on traditional timber frame methods used in Japan and Europe. As a Co-builder you can learn about all the necessary steps required to build a standalone structure. The process will be divided in 15 steps over a period of 9 months. The entire process will be guided by professional woodworkers.

  1. Surveying the Land and Site

  2. Drawing and Marking Preparation

  3. Estimating and Planning for Building Material

  4. Making Sawhorse

  5. Building Material Preparation　

  6. Marking

  7. Joinery Making

  8. Temporary Assembly

  9. Assembly work　

  10. Making the Roof　

  11. Making Walls

  12. Making Floor

  13. Making Opening Partitions　

  14. Making Building Components

  15. Building School Equipment

Architectural side cross-section of a building showing roof, walls, and foundation with detailed notes on construction materials and dimensions.
Ask us more about it
Close-up of wooden framing for a building under construction with snow on the ground and trees in the background.
Close-up of a wooden construction with marked measurements and cuts, likely part of a framing or carpentry project.
Close-up of a wooden workbench with several pieces of cut lumber, inside a workshop.
Close-up of a hand holding a chisel, carving a rectangular groove into a wooden plank in a woodworking workshop.

Works by Ruben Peral

Join our fundraiser campaign with a contribution and become an honored member of our guild!