LONDON—Marking itself as a true game changer in the rapidly-expanding modular cabin market, Nokken by Aylott + Van Tromp provides full turnkey cabin solutions alongside a host of business supporting elements that cater to all hospitality operators, whether a fledgling start-up, experienced operator or existing multi-national.
Unlike other new-to-market cabin brands, Nokken is more than just a cabin. It is a whole ecosystem, helping business bloom within the burgeoning retreat sector of the hospitality industry. It goes way beyond the design and services of other cabin companies in the market. Nokken is the next generation cabin and a benchmark within the retreat industry.
The Nokken Business Platform
Aylott + Van Tromp believe that modern hospitality is not just about nice design, or a great location; guest experience and satisfaction plays a huge part. Drawing upon their decades of experience as hospitality designers has allowed Aylott + Van Tromp to tap into their existing network of management services, marketing elements and strategic partners to offer prospective operators the tools needed to propel their business on a clear path to success. Working with a diverse range of specialist partners, the Nokken Business Platform provides access to operationally ready property management systems and full tech integrations. These include remote door access, digital check-in, cloud-based property management systems, off-grid digital powering solutions—even e-bike rental integration.
“We believe this makes Nokken a fully rounded response to what operators actually need today, and what sets it apart from all other offerings currently on the market,” says Co-founder Nathan Aylott. “Nokken is a whole ecosystem, helping business bloom within the burgeoning retreat sector of the hospitality industry: whether a single unit acting as work-life hybrid, or a whole village community focused around hospitality or wellbeing, the Nokken cabin platform creates the possibility to provide a relaxed place to live, work and socialize with like-minded people while getting connected with nature.”
Hospitality Style, Commercial Grade
Adaptability and scalability are the key to outdoor hospitality. No sites are, or should be, the same, and that’s what makes every experience so individual. Nokken couples consistency of experience and finishes with creativity of layouts.
By keeping the architectural volume simple, operators are able to customize, join, stack or stitch varying Nokken units together to give them a unique solution to each unique setting. Developers can begin small with a handful of units, then scale up to create a small, village-like community. Units can even be stacked vertically to accommodate sites with restrictive physical footprints.
Highest-grade Thermal Performance
The exterior of the Nokken cabin has been created to be tough, functional, and adaptable. Being able to perform in both freezing cold climates and boiling hot ones is no easy feat, but Aylott + Van Tromp invested months of research into the cabin’s thermal properties and breathability ratings, which have been achieved using ecowool and wood pulp layering. Working in tandem with the dark stained larch cladding, the Nokken signature perforated metalwork provides the cabin with a distinctive modern and minimalist look. Over time, the perforated nature of the steel will allow for plants to grow upwards, truly integrating the unit into the landscape.
Greater Connection to the Landscape
Nokken cabin interiors have been inspired by the essence of the outdoors, which purposely reinforces a sense of escapism and a greater connection and emphasis to the landscape. With the interiors clad in wall-to-wall wood, the overall feeling is soft, welcoming, and embracing, complimented by matching joinery and zonal lighting. The modern bathrooms round off the interior spaces by providing a sanctuary that would not be out of place in the finest boutique hotel. “Nokken cabins are ‘Swiss army knives’,” says fellow Co-founder James Van Tromp, “combining everything you need and nothing you don’t.”
Each cabin is individually crafted by skilled modular experts, with every aspect carefully curated, constructed, and detailed using honest, eco-focused, and premium materials. Each unit is delivered to its destination on the back of a low-loader in one single piece, allowing the cabin to be positioned almost anywhere. Once secured, services are simply plugged into the outlet in the base of the unit and the site is ready to go.
