reinvent the mundane

A bookshelf slides back to reveal a secret workspace inside this apartment in Berlin, recently overhauled by Itay Friedman Architects. The owner had a clear idea and love for the industrial design and a dream of a loft space, giving the task to reinvent the mundane typical old building block apartment into a style to which it was never constructed for.

The introduction and combination of materials such as metal, old bricks, patterned glass and old style factory tiles were key elements of this project, alongside the clients work, love for entertaining, cooking and having an optional guests room. The entrance to the apartment became the main public space of the apartment, acting as a access point to the living room, services and bedroom. For me I simply adore the mix of cream bricks and parquetry floors.