Remise Berlin

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A remise building in Berlin underwent a complete renovation, in line with its owners’ personal preferences, which included a new authentic-wood floor by the Swiss manufacturer Bauwerk Parkett.

The so-called ‘remise’ buildings in Berlin’s backyards were still being used as sheds, workshops, and shelters as late as the beginning of the 20th century. Today, they often serve as architectural gems in the middle of the metropolis. The combination of the typical old building style and the open interiors not only turns them into popular locations for setting up homes and offices, but also into real treasures that merge urban life with calm and privacy. So it comes as no surprise that a family living in a rented remise in Berlin-Zehlendorf always imagined how great it would be if the two-storey building belonged to them. That was until their wildest dreams became a reality: by purchasing the property, they could finally implement their plans that had been brewing for so long, including a complete renovation of the flooring: instead of a cold stone floor, the modern living space now boasts a high-quality, healthy-living, and warm authentic-wood floor by Bauwerk Parkett, laid in the French herringbone pattern.

"It was a very good decision to replace the large stone tiles with parquet. The rooms now feel much warmer, cosier and livelier." The owner and the parquet installer Sascha Wolff agree on this point: "The longevity, the feel, the look and the timeless design speak for themselves, and we knew right away that the wooden floor was the right choice for us." The new floor now offers not only a natural aesthetic, but also a unique feature for the 100-square-metre space on the ground floor, reflecting the personality and the needs of the people living in it. This is because the French herringbone pattern, used in the entrance area, the hallway, the guest and work rooms, and the open living space with a kitchen and dining area, generates a refined, ambitious, and modern atmosphere, and meets all expectations for healthy living. The bright, brushed and slightly structured surface of the oak parquet, in Farina colour, emphasises the natural grain of the wood and amplifies the interplay with the light that enters the space. Combined with the colourful walls, the floor creates a harmonious overall picture with a clear design vocabulary. For its French herringbone pattern, which is challenging to lay in terms of manual work, Sascha Wolff, parquet installer and owner of the Berlin parquet installation company S.W. Parkettdesign, selected the Formpark Rombico 2-layer parquet by Bauwerk Parkett. Thanks to the 45° angle of its individual strips, it is perfect for laying parquet in this pattern, also referred to as the chevron pattern.

Unifying element

This style of flooring continues on the stair leading to the upper floor. A Bauwerk Parkett solution was used there as well, with the same colour, same surface treatment, and same gloss level as the herringbone parquet on the ground floor. "We were happy to take on this challenge: we had to remove the old flooring, build a new subfloor, and then install the parquet with maximum precision," Sascha Wolff explained. As a result, the staircase now fits harmoniously with its side view in the entrance area, also offering a large storage space. Thanks to Bauwerk Parkett’s innovative production technology, it was possible to bend the stair nosing without damaging the surface. This not only guaranteed a seamless transition in the steps for the staircase, but also maintained the protection for the edges.

The overall result impressed the owner: "We are more than satisfied with the result, and we are over the moon with the new floors. For us, the decision meant a significant improvement in the quality of our house. And we will soon extend this pleasant feeling to the upper floor."