Yokos Dream Apartment

At the intersection of Kreuzberg and Schöneberg stands a magnificent Wilhelminian-era building. The attic apartment extends across the side wing of this stately structure.

Seeking a home with more fluid and open spaces, the renovation transforms the rigid layout of the side wing into a generous interior. Facing west, the penthouse opens onto a covered, intimate terrace overlooking a quiet courtyard with views of the rooftops of Kreuzberg, allowing sunlight to filter into the main living areas.

During the conversion, the vertical wooden roof structure is revealed once again, with all non-load-bearing walls removed. The kitchen and living room, originally separated on two levels, connect through an open staircase clad in parquet flooring. This staircase becomes more than a functional link, acting as a defining design element. The kitchen and cloakroom are compactly arranged near the entrance, allowing dining and living areas to feel generous.

Materials and finishes remain subtle throughout, while the bathroom stands out with striking mint-green mosaic tiles, its window framing the courtyard and rooftops and bringing a soft glow into the space.

Photography © Thomas Heimann