Michelberger Hotel Room Refurbishment in Berlin by Jonathan Tuckey Design.

Berlin’s Michelberger Hotel has been revamped by London-based Johnathan Tuckey Design and Danish architect Sigurd Larsen. Opened in 2009 in the shell of a former lighting factory, the hotel now stands as a collection of elegantly restrained spaces with earthy tones that are warm and welcoming.

Johnathan Tuckey Design’s scheme focuses on the 23 additional rooms for the hotel, while Sigurd Larsen worked on the lobby. The rooms have an undeniable sense of familiarity that seems to tap into our collective memory. A palette of warm, simple, natural materials combine to create spaces that feel less like hotel rooms and more like home.

The architect’s intended to layer materials with a domestic feel over the Michelberger’s existing features, leaving the original beams and enormous windows exposed. New elements are interwoven with the old, creating a space that speaks to the past and future simultaneously.

Light-hued Panerholz plywood was used for the bedframes, shelving units, and side tables – it’s rough, slightly-worn appearance bringing a sense of warmth. A series of furniture pieces have been designed by the practice including desks, beds, and benches. Off-white plaster walls create the perfect surface for sunlight to dance across throughout the day. Mushroom-coloured floors are paired with beige curtains and soft furnishings.

The bathroom flows on from the bedroom without an obvious spatial distinction. However, the subtle material changes underfoot signal one’s emergence into a different space. Beautiful terrazzo tiles in a range of deep red tones, becomes one of the most special parts of the project. The open plan layout coupled with large windows gives the humble sized rooms an expansive feel, creating luxurious light-filled spaces.

[Images courtesy of Jonathan Tuckey Design. Photography by Philipp Obkircher.]