2025 Gerard de Hoop ZW

Gerard de Hoop, born in 1968, is a multifaceted and driven designer from the Netherlands. In 1995, he completed his studies in Architectural and Interior Design at the Art Academy Minerva in Groningen, setting the foundation for his creative career.

Gerard’s work can be best described as minimalistic, functional, versatile, playful, and conceptual. He employs simple geometric shapes and clean lines to craft aesthetic compositions that evoke a sense of tension and surprise.

A number of his furniture designs are included in the collections of renowned international design brands.

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PARTNERSHIPS

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STUDIO VOLOP

In addition to his individual work, Gerard is a co-founder of STUDIO VOLOP, a design studio he established in partnership with Volken de Vlas. STUDIO VOLOP focuses on the development of sustainable, circular materials and spatial design. One of their prominent developments is DIGGELS®, a line of sustainable and circular worktops made from debris flows and local raw materials.

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HUTING & DE HOOP 

Gerard is also part of the HUTING & DE HOOP partnership, alongside Ward Huting. This collaboration is focused on creating artistic architectural projects and designing (office) furniture.

PUBLICATIONS

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STICKS
ROOTS
FRAMES 2.0
FRAMES 2.0
INGENUITY (China) N27 - multiple designs
INGENUITY (China) 2014 - multiple designs
MD International (Bulgaria) 1-2013 - multiple designs
MD International (Bulgaria) 2013 - multiple designs
BE (Belgium) 12-2016 - FRAMES 2.5
BE (Belgium) 2016 - FRAMES 2.5
Eigen Huis & Interieur (Netherlands) October 2016 - FRAMES 2.5
Eigen Huis & Interieur (Netherlands) 2016 - FRAMES 2.5
Vogue Living (Netherlands) autumn 2018 - FRAMES 2.5
Vogue Living (Netherlands) 2018 - FRAMES 2.5
Schöner Wohnen (Germany) July 2018- BRICKS standing
Schöner Wohnen (Germany) 2018 - BRICKS standing
INFORM (Germany) 06-09-2013 - STICKS
INFORM (Germany) 2013 - STICKS
Elle Decoration (France) June 2017 - VINCENT
Elle Decoration (France) 2017 - VINCENT
WOTH (Netherlands) 2016-1 - VINCENT
WOTH (Netherlands) 2016 - VINCENT
Le Magazine du Monde (France) 17-10-15 - VINCENT
Le Magazine du Monde (France) 2015 - VINCENT
Marie Claire Maison (France) Octobre 2015 - VINCENT
Marie Claire Maison (France) 2015 - VINCENT
Wonen & Co (Netherlands) 08-11-14 -multiple designs
Wonen & Co (Netherlands) 2014 - multiple designs
Eigen Huis & Interieur (Netherlands) September 2014 - FRAMES wall
Eigen Huis & Interieur (Netherlands) 2014 - FRAMES wall
AD Collector (France) 2012 - STICKS
AD Collector (France) 2012 - STICKS
Bookshelf Design (China) - 2015 - multiple designs
Bookshelf Design (China) - 2015 - multiple designs