The design hotel in Berlin with a difference

The Design

Britta Jürgens and Matthew Griffin, the architects who run the minilofts, designed the minilofts to make your experience in Berlin as memorable and personal as possible.

They choose materials to reflect the unique mix of elegant and hip that is such a part of Berlin's identity. The building has won several prizes, and been published in magazines and books around the world.

The Transformation

The miniloft building was built on the property Hessische Str. 5 in two phases from 2001 – 2004. It is a complex interweave of renovation and new construction.

When they bought the property in 1999, the rear wing which now houses the classic minilofts was a run down building from the 1890's typical of Berlin Mitte.

In the first phase the architects completely transformed the narrow original wing by renovating the existing apartments to create the classic and compact minilofts.

In the second phase, the modern miniloft building was constructed in the overgrown bomb site at the front of the property. Its three bent stainless steel ribbons embrace the existing rear wing behind and navigate between the buildings on either side.

The classic and compact minilofts are located in the renovated rear wing, and the modern extroverted and introverted minilofts are located in the new building at the front.

The Feeling

The minilofts face south and west. When the sun shines, the light plays - sparkling across the sanded cement floor. The distinct mix of materials and furnishings radiates a personal interpretation of Berlin, it's design gives your experience of the city a solid foundation.

This architectural highlight is the perfect place to indulge in the modern luxury of pure space.

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