HUUS;
Credit: Besenius / HUUS
On Tuesday 2 September 2025, Mertzig-based family business Besenius reported that it marked its 200th anniversary this year with a recent celebration attended by Lex Delles, Luxembourg’s Minister of the Economy, SMEs, Energy and Tourism.
Established in 1825 and passed down through seven generations, Besenius is an artisanal company (ironworks) that has contributed to projects such as the Grand Ducal Palace, the Orangerie in Echternach, the Slate Museum in Martelange, as well as numerous castles and historic buildings in collaboration with the National Institute for Architectural Heritage (INPA).
As part of the anniversary, Besenius presented HUUS, a modular housing system designed in partnership with designer Steve Krack, Roby Eischen and Luxembourg construction company CDCL. Built from a converted shipping container and equipped with modern amenities, the modern modular housing system is designed to meet strict safety and energy efficiency standards, making it suitable for tourism, residential and social projects, according to Besenius.
Minister of the Economy Lex Delles, during his visit to the Besenius workshop in Mertzig, discovered the company’s latest innovation: the HUUS modular housing system. “The Besenius company is a concrete example of how we can shape the future by relying on traditional craftsmanship. I am delighted to see the vision and commitment with which this work is carried out - and has been for several generations. Companies like this are a pillar of our economy and actively contribute to shaping the future of Luxembourg,” said Minister Delles.
Current head of the ironworks, Lex Besenius, welcomed the minister, together with his father Eloi Besenius - who led the company for almost 40 years until 2010 - and co-manager Jérémy Hainaux, guided the minister through the planning and design processes as well as the daily work of the ironworkers.
Lex Besenius explained that their recipe for success is “quality design, precision craftsmanship - and a strong team spirit. Together, we enthusiastically take on both the expert restoration of listed ironworks and forward-looking projects such as the HUUS module”.
“For my HUUS project, I deliberately chose to collaborate with the family business Besenius, which boasts exceptional expertise. Together, we are proving that it is possible to design, develop and build at a controlled cost here in Luxembourg,” explained designer Steve Krack.
The visit concluded with an informal exchange, during which Minister Delles commended Besenius for its long-standing contribution to Luxembourg’s craft sector. Guests were also treated to vegan specialities prepared by Luxembourg entrepreneur Laure Goedert, founder of Glow Food catering service.
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