Buurman -
workshop and building supplies
We are a wood workshop and shop for reclaimed building- and other materials, located in Rotterdam and Utrecht. It is our aim to reuse urban resources locally. As an alternative to land filling, incineration or low quality reuse of ‘waste materials’, we give reclaimed materials a second life through our shops and workshops.
Waste is one of the only resources that our urbanised cities produce and we believe that as a society we should treat our resources wisely. This is why we started Buurman. Call it circular economy or urban mining, most of all we think that it is not about talking but about doing.
Locations
In 2014 we opened a shop and workshop in the Keilewerf at Rotterdam in 2019 a Buurman opened its doors at the Hof van Cartesius in Utrecht and since beginning of 2021 Antwerp joined us. In the summer of 2024 we welcomed our latest location in Nijmegen and the same team opened their second location in Arnhem in early 2025. And in june 2025 our next location will be in Amsterdam.
What we have to offer
STORE
In our shops you can find all kinds of reclaimed material, from construction wood to unique stage sets or vintage doors. The materials are scouted from building sites, museums or other local projects. All these materials have a history and come at affordable prices.
group activities
Want to do wood working with your colleagues, friends or family? Book a group workshop. We offer a variety of workshops, some of them with a focus on recycling and sustainability, others focusing more on competition and team building.
wood workshop
Next to our shop, we have a wood workshop which is open to individuals as well as groups. Our aim is to inspire people to make things themselves - of course preferably with recycled material. You can join various workshops and courses to learn about wood working and making your own furniture. But you can also rent a table and work on you own project. Check the calendar of your preferred location for availability and book your course online.
