If we can create systems with waste, we can also design them without
Our mission is to build and foster a healthy future for both humans and planet. Our strength lies in combining green technology with design to fit people’s needs, in harmony with the bigger natural system we are part of.
We develop biomaterials and products, and form new local networks across sector boundaries. We prevent waste from the start, or transform unused residual materials of one organisation into valuable materials or products for another. That is how we design waste out of our systems.
Shades of blue
All our activities follow the principles of the blue economy. Together they form our building blocks to contribute to a bright future. Results of our systems research are translated into material development, product design and new partnerships.
Instead of fitting in an economics of scarcity, we follow the blue economics of abundance and collaboration. Therefore sharing knowledge is an important element of our strategy. We do this through education, workshops and talks.
Lage Weide Utrecht
Located in Lage Weide, Utrecht, our pilot facility and office form the heart of SeaWood Materials. This dynamic industrial area is one of the largest and most accessible business districts in the Netherlands, with a growing focus on sustainability, circular initiatives and smart logistics.
From our space on Otto Hahnweg (named after the pioneering scientist known for innovation and transformation) we develop and showcase our materials where visitors can experience them up close.
Being centrally located in the Netherlands allows us to efficiently serve partners and customers across the country and beyond, helping to minimise transport distances and environmental impact. It’s a great place for our team and material production, where innovation, accessibility and circular thinking come together
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About Marjanne Cuypers
BlueBlocks was founded by Marjanne Cuypers. With a background in industrial design and material development, she works at the intersection of biology, manufacturing and design, translating natural resources into scalable, high-performance material solutions for zero waste systems.
She studied industrial design engineering at Delft University of Technology. Since then she has worked for (international) companies on diverse innovation projects, and was design lecturer at The Hague University of Applied Sciences.
Her work expanded to SeaWood Materials, exploring how marine biomass can contribute to a more sustainable built environment, while maintaining functionality and aesthetic quality. Through research, prototyping and interdisciplinary collaboration, she aims to accelerate the transition toward regenerative and circular material systems.
