Hülle & Fülle

Day and night, over the phone from Sydney, to Berlin, to New York. Sometimes in English then again in German, we discussed, coordinated, collected ideas with our exceedingly charming client from Australia.  A generous view throughout all rooms and an impressive foyer provided a fantastic base for the renovation of this stunning early 20th century and 180 sqm large apartment.  Two architectural elements were implemented serving as both, an intervention and the connection of space.  An indirect aluminium track light connects the three socialising rooms visually.  The media/livingroom is built within a suspended ceiling, the light at the end of the Berliner Zimmer is mounted vertically onto the wall.  At this point a risen plane pushes into the space and visually stretches the opening therefor creates more depth.  The journey through the apartment begins here, where one enters the bathroom and laundry area, separating it from the rest of the space by change of materials and level.  Our client wished for a place in which he could leave the turbulence of the city and travels behind.  A space to rest, offering warmth and natural tones.