Plus One Berlin is a project designed in 2012 by Paola Bagna in collaboration with JP Coss and is located in Berlin.

The refurbishment of the Plus One Berlin space has the following aims:

– To be an alternative to the standard image of a ?hotel room?

– To be a multi-purpose space that combines different elements and materials

– To reflect its surroundings of the creative, raw and surprising neighbourhood of Neukoelln

– To re-use and showcase salvaged materials in its design

The avoidance of dividers, the search for flexibility and the multiplicity of uses of the elements have been a key point in the design. As the space is small, the shape of the units has been kept simple and functional so they can be used in multiple ways. There has been a particular focus on detail and the materials used. The main unit can be used as a cabinet for clothes, as a storage unit and also as a kitchenette. It changes its orientation and the shape and type of its openings depending on the relationship with the areas it serves. For instance, it provides shelving for toiletries and towels next to the bathroom, but also serves as a cupboard and storage unit for suitcases at the entrance area. It also provides private storage for the Owner. The kitchen and shelving areas for books are in contact with the main space.
The central piece of furniture is conceived as the bed, but it also creates a bar area with stools next to the kitchenette. There is a c...