Our Story

It all started in Berlin with…

a community-focused housing project called Happy Pigeons Coliving. Our goal? To bring people from diverse backgrounds together and tackle modern loneliness in our fast-growing cities. Seven years on, our flock has grown to about 40 residents and coworkers.

Over time, we’ve tackled multiple renovation projects—starting out traditionally but quickly shifting to natural materials. Owning and managing these buildings ourselves has shown us exactly what it means to be fully invested, from successes to setbacks.

Now, we’re looking beyond our own walls. By sharing our experience and know-how about eco-friendly construction, we hope to inspire others to embrace greener methods and create healthier, happier living spaces for everyone—because raising awareness of sustainable building is where we believe we can make the biggest environmental impact.

Six photographs of people at a social gathering or party, showing groups of friends smiling and posing indoors.

The journey of Happy Pigeons

A bedroom with teal walls, a white door, a wooden dresser on the left, and a bed with blue bedding on the right. In the center, there are two potted cacti, a large glass jug, a small terracotta pot, and a white chair.

2017 – Founded & First Coliving Apartment

It all started with our original apartment – self-designed with love for every detail. Second-hand furniture, handmade elements, and colorful DIY touches made it feel like home from day one.

Comfy coworking space in Berlin with a brown sofa, two armchairs, a green table, a red patterned rug, a large wall shelf filled with books, plants, and storage boxes, artwork of ducks hanging on the wall, and a potted plant.

2018 – Coworking Space

We opened up to the neighborhood: a space where international colivers and local Berliners could meet and connect. It was important to us not to become a floating bubble – but to be part of the Kiez.

A minimalist bedroom with a white bed, a wooden nightstand with books and a glass of water, an exposed concrete wall, a hanging light bulb, and a red partition with plants and hanging clothes.

2019 – The Colorful Nest

Our biggest renovation so far: 120 sqm, four rooms, built from scratch with bold colors and handcrafted wooden furniture. A vibrant home with soul.

Interior view of a modern open-concept living space with a staircase, kitchen area featuring a black countertop, and decorative lighting fixtures. The space was renovated with natural materials such as clay, hemp and wood.

2021 – HP Lab & Natural Nest

We founded the HP Lab and launched our first sustainable renovation project: the Natural Nest. Focused on ecological building, healthy materials, and minimal waste.

Empty room in a renovated apartment with large bay window, cream-colored walls, wooden floor. The apartment was renovated with natural materials such as clay, hemp and wood.

2022–2024 – Lab Projects: Clay Party & Natural Nest 2

With Clay Party, we explored natural materials in a playful way – with music, mud and community. In Natural Nest 2, we took our sustainable approach even further: smarter design, healthier materials.

Community gathering at Christmas around a long dining table celebrating, with a holiday-themed pixel art image of a Christmas scene projected on the wall behind them.

2022–2024 – Self-Organized Coliving

Together with our community, we developed the tools and structure for a self-organized coliving space: digital platforms, shared roles, smart automations – and plenty of trust.

Three men sitting around a table discussing, with books and papers on the table, in a room with a large bookshelf filled with books and items.

2025 – HP Lab starts Consultancy

We’re excited to launch our consultancy! From now on, we support others in creating ecological, healthy renovations – with hands-on experience and heart.
Check it out here.