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https://www.archdaily.com/1022392/hans-and-werner-van-baal-plus-tomasz-budnicki Area Area of this architectural project Area: 480 m² Year Year of completion of this architectural project Year: 2021 Photo Manufacturer Brand Products used in this architectural project and
Manufacturer: Forbo
Lead architect: Tomasz Budnicki, Christina van Baal
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Textual description provided by the architect. As interior designers, we often create spaces that are completely self-contained. However, this time we took a different approach. Our latest designs are more than just spaces, they are canvases for human interaction. Designed by Van Baal Interior Design and Tomasz Budnicki and located on the modernist Siemensdamm campus, Hans und Werner Canteen bridges the gap between architectural heritage and the contemporary pulse of Berlin’s new office district. The ground floor of an old factory building has been transformed into a lively restaurant.
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We destroyed the entire hall and exposed its true nature. With an existing shell like this in the background, we created a dramatic horizontal division. The upper segment, which houses technical equipment, becomes a decorative element, while the space below develops as a pure, neutral background for human interaction. The ceiling of the dining room is covered in a warm red reminiscent of the historic building’s red brick, symbolically connecting the space to the rest of the building, and the lively lower room is tucked in like a stage. It looks like it is.
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By reversing the weight of the space, the lower part remains bright and inviting and becomes a meeting area for social interaction. The hall is designed around two focal points. A high table for quick meals follows the gentle curve of the metal counter and is integrated with a long communal table surrounded by curtains. The folds of the fabric mimic the metal cladding of the bar, creating visual harmony. Surrounding this fabric sculpture is a classic dining area with a custom white wooden table above which a timeless glass globe lamp casts a warm glow. The remaining space is surrounded by simple upholstered benches. White wooden fixtures with oiled steel elements supporting the backs of the benches are interrupted by concrete columns on the facade.
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The old paint has been removed from the pillars and exterior walls below the colored sections, revealing their unadorned beauty. The exposed concrete and plaster surfaces, the soft brightness of the fabric, and the elegant contrast of the wood are attractive. Raw steel profiles run through the room. The industrial look is softened by carefully selected tone-on-tone textiles and seamless linoleum floors. Steel, concrete, plaster, wood and fabric form a unique collage of textures.
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The entrance area becomes the final design accent. This space is connected to the existing restaurant by a hallway with a uniform color. A green walkway hides the tray return area behind a metal-clad wall, with material and color choices inspired by the restaurant’s story.
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Lighting plays a subtle but effective role. In addition to decorative globe lights, the table is illuminated with hidden spotlights. The central table is highlighted by a neon installation that floods the curtained room with light. The metal counter and preparation area are accentuated by tubular metal lamps integrated between the ventilation ducts, combining form and function.
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