Funkey Townhouses — Peace, Love, Serendipity
Three funky homes in the heart of Ghent, at the foot of the Book Tower.
Not trendy, yet eternally hip.
Peace·Love·Serendipity
In the Sint-Hubertusstraat, in the heart of Ghent, at the foot of the Book Tower (Architect Henri Van de Velde), RED2 is building three funky homes.
Our Funkey Townhouses are designed to be used by families and composed households alike. In this well thought of combination of communal spaces and private rooms, our Funkey crowd finds peace, love and serendipity.
What makes these houses different? Pretty much everything. Our Funkey Townhouses differ in both style and substance.
In terms of substance, we go 'all the way' when it comes to sustainability: heated and cooled with heat pumps combined with solar panels — and the façades are built in hempcrete instead of energy-guzzling brick.
In terms of style, the differences may be even more striking. A Funkey Townhouse is not contemporary, nor rural, nor classic, and certainly not clinical. It is eclectic: through a balanced combination of styles, it creates both calm and dynamism. It is not trendy, yet remains eternally hip.
"You can buy or rent a townhouse anywhere.
But nothing compares to a Funkey Townhouse."
— RED2
"Hemp can sequester twice as much CO₂ from the atmosphere as forests, grows much faster than trees, and requires less space."
Materials Researcher, Cambridge University
"Hemp provides so many solutions to the crises that currently face humanity."
Author, Hemp Buildings: 50 International Case Studies
"Hempcrete is versatile, beautiful, and breathes moisture. It speaks to a future where we could grow all the materials we build with."
Director, Material Cultures & Studio Abroad
Why hempcrete?
CO₂ Negative
Stores carbon during growth
Superior Insulation
Less heating in winter, less cooling in summer
Breathes Naturally
No condensation or mould
Fire & Pest Resistant
Non-combustible, insect-proof
Long Lifespan
Stronger over time
In the Heart of the
University City Gent
Funkey is located in the Sint-Hubertusstraat, at the foot of the iconic Book Tower (Architect Henri Van de Velde). A unique location where academia meets urban life, surrounded by the vibrant energy of one of Europe's most charming university cities.
Sint-Hubertusstraat
9000 Gent, Belgium
De Boekentoren
The iconic Book Tower, steps away
University Quarter
Vibrant student life & cultural scene