Hexaom launches its first timber-framed house and its first Natibox garden studio

At the end of 2025, a symbolic milestone was reached with the delivery and installation in a single day of its first timber-frame house in Pas-de-Calais (Hauts-de-France), and its first garden studio in Alençon (Orne). These "lightning-fast" construction projects illustrate the growing importance of off-site construction and confirm the group's ambitions in this area to build faster and more ecologically, while also meeting the needs of younger generations in particular.

The acquisition and development of the timber division, for the past year

Since the end of 2024 and the creation of Hexabat*, the Hexaom group has pursued its growth and innovation strategy for the timber division, marketing a comprehensive and diverse range of timber-frame houses through its traditional construction brands, combining ecological performance and aesthetics. These timber-frame houses, as well as garden studios, manufactured at the POBI factory in the Nièvre region, are also sold by independent professionals affiliated with a franchise network, Natilia, and a dealership network, Natibox.

A triple strategic objective

For Hexaom, the development of its wood business serves several objectives:

• To continue its diversification strategy by expanding its product range. Thanks to this acquisition, Hexaom gains access to the timber frame house segment and positions itself in a rapidly expanding market, with houses produced directly in its own factories.
• Developing the market for garden studios, a turnkey solution for a multitude of uses (studio, office, leisure, extension, etc.), with easy installation, is a rapidly growing demand. These true additional rooms, ranging from 15 to 48 m², improve living comfort (workspace, professional or personal use) and meet new housing needs (seniors, students) and investment requirements (rental, seasonal) without undertaking major construction work, all for a controlled investment.
• Strengthening its strategy to build more sustainably. With the development of the timber industry, Hexaom is aligning itself with growing consumer expectations for eco-construction by offering sustainable housing solutions that combine energy efficiency, comfort, and environmental responsibility. These homes also anticipate the future environmental requirements of the sector.

Indeed, wood, a renewable and recyclable material, has a low carbon footprint and generates little waste. Its innovative construction process allows for excellent insulating properties and significantly reduces energy consumption. Prefabrication of the elements at the Nièvre factory ensures rapid, flexible, and long-lasting construction. Finally, wood offers a healthy, warm, and comfortable living environment.

The first timber-framed house will be erected by the end of 2025…

The Hexaom group has just reached a significant milestone: the delivery and installation of its first timber-frame house in just one day in Montigny-en-Gohelle, Pas-de-Calais. On November 19th, the timber frame structure and roof structure were erected in a single day. The construction will be completed by the end of March, after the interior finishing and exterior renovation, allowing a young couple from Lille to move in just five months after the "laying of the foundation stone" of their new home, compared to an average of nine months for a traditional house.

Beyond its speed, this solution meets a dual requirement: ecological (energy performance certificate A) and economic, with a controlled overall cost thanks to advantageous financing (zero-interest loan + subsidized loans) and savings achieved through time saved (interim costs, rent, etc.). Indeed, thanks to factory prefabrication, homeowners save an average of 3 to 4 months compared to the traditional construction of a house of the same size.

According to Antoine Vandromme, regional director for Hauts-de-France and deputy managing director of the Hexaom Group: “This first timber-framed house, erected in just a few hours, is a significant milestone for the Hexaom group, demonstrating the maturity and efficiency of off-site timber construction. It showcases what this construction method can offer: speed, quality, performance, and accessibility… Essential criteria for the new generation of homeowners, concerned about both their carbon footprint and their budget.”

And the first garden studio

In December, the city of Alençon welcomed its first Natibox, marking a key milestone for this eco-friendly garden studio concept. Responding to a client's desire for a high-performance wooden extension, the 15m² module, comprising a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchenette, was installed with record-breaking operational efficiency: it took only 20 minutes to install, and water and electricity were connected the same day. "This technical feat demonstrates not only the effectiveness of the off-site concept, but also the teams' ability to transform living spaces in record time, offering an immediate and sustainable extension solution without the constraints of a traditional construction site," said Loic Vandromme, CEO of Hexaom.

Timber construction: a strategic pillar for the Hexaom group

These initial projects confirm the Hexaom Group's commitment to accelerating its development towards even more sustainable, efficient, and better-adapted construction solutions that address climate and societal challenges. Its ambition is to industrialize sustainable construction while strengthening its presence in the high-performance building market, serving not only individuals but also social housing providers and professionals for projects such as micro-nurseries and paramedical practices.

For Loïc Vandromme: “Wood is much more than a material: it’s a faster, more ecological construction model that complements traditional construction. It also meets the demand of households, as well as that of regions that are increasingly favoring this type of construction. It is therefore a real opportunity for the Hexaom group to diversify our offerings and also to prepare for future environmental regulations.”

*Hexaom-Trecobat consortium