Maquettebouw Walraven

Maquettebouw Walraven is a Dutch architectural model-making company based in Leiden, Netherlands. Founded in 1994, the firm has built a reputation as a specialist in creating physical scale models and architectural presentations for a range of clients. According to its official website, the company describes itself as "Sinds 1994 de maquettebouwer voor al uw maquettes en architectuurpresentaties" (Since 1994 the model maker for all your models and architectural presentations). The business is family-run, with knowledge passed down from father to son, as noted on its website: "Met onze jarenlange ervaring en de van vader op zoon doorgegeven kennis in het maken van maquettes bent u aan het juiste adres voor een goede en betrouwbare maquettebouwer." This heritage suggests a long-standing craft tradition in model making. The company offers a diverse portfolio of model types. Its core services include architectural models, often at large scales such as 1:100, which are detailed representations of buildings and structures. It also produces urban planning models (stedenbouw) that incorporate the surrounding environment for new development projects. Beyond architecture, Maquettebouw Walraven creates piping models for offshore and industrial applications, as well as miscellaneous models including prototypes, vehicles, and even foldable houses. The website highlights projects such as an office extension for Heembouw in Roelofarendsveen, a housing project called De Parel, a piping model for a refinery, a Skit model, water houses with a working water and pump feature, a company hall for Romal, a factory hall for cleaning seabed pipes, the NL Space Campus, and the Rozengrachttoren in Zaandam. All showcased projects are noted as being at a scale of 1:100, indicating a standard scale for many of their models. Operating from its workshop at Rooseveltstraat 18V in Leiden, the company serves clients primarily in the Netherlands. Its contact information lists opening hours from 09:00 to 17:00, and it provides a phone number and email address for inquiries. The firm emphasizes its specialized machines and knowledge, enabling it to transform client projects into beautiful models. While the company is not publicly listed and remains a private enterprise, it has established itself as a reliable and experienced model maker in the Dutch market. The Wikidata entry (Q136721924) confirms its status as a Dutch architectural model-making company founded in 1994 in Leiden. The company continues to operate, offering quote requests and portfolio viewings through its website.

Maquettebouw Walraven was founded in 1994 in Leiden, Netherlands, as a specialist in architectural model making. The company has operated as a family business, with skills and knowledge passed from father to son, as stated on its website. Over the years, it has developed expertise in creating detailed scale models for a variety of sectors, including architecture, urban planning, and industrial piping. The firm has worked on numerous projects, such as office extensions, housing developments, refinery piping models, and cultural buildings like the Rozengrachttoren in Zaandam. Its portfolio showcases models at a scale of 1:100, demonstrating a consistent standard of detail. The company remains active and continues to serve clients from its workshop in Leiden, offering custom model-making services and architectural presentations. While specific milestones beyond its founding are not documented in the available evidence, its long-standing presence since 1994 indicates a stable and experienced operation in the Dutch model-making industry.

• 1994

  Company founded in Leiden, Netherlands.

Specialist model maker for architectural and industrial presentations, emphasizing craftsmanship and family heritage since 1994.

• Architectural models

  Detailed scale models of buildings and structures, often at 1:100 scale.

• Urban planning models

  Models that include the surrounding environment for new development projects.

• Piping and offshore models

  Industrial models for offshore and piping applications.

• Miscellaneous models

  Prototypes, vehicles, foldable houses, and other custom models.

1. 1Maquette Bouwer | Maquettebouw Walraven in Leidenmaquettebouwwalraven.nl
2. 2Maquettebouw Walraven - Wikidatawikidata.org