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Entwurf • Design Schwitzke Górski Sp. z o.o., PL-Krakau
„ ... eine Umgebung, die die reiche Teekultur
widerspiegelt und gleichzeitig den Anforderungen
moderner Arbeitswelten gerecht wird.“
Izabela Kutyla, Schwitzke Górski
Grundriss • Floor plan
Bauherr • Client P&T Paper & Tea GmbH, Berlin
Standort • Location Schönhauser Allee 8, Berlin
Nutzfläche • Floor space 594 m 2
Fotos • Photos Clemens Poloczek/Ignant GmbH, Berlin
Mehr Infos auf Seite • More info on page 142
PAPER & TEA HQ
IN BERLIN
Paper & Tea stands for mindful moments: With almost 40
stores, the tea- and accessories retailer aims for places
where guests can find peace and enjoy their time amidst
the turmoil of everyday life. With the new headquarters
in Berlin, Schwitzke Górski and the Paper & Tea Brand
Studio continue this approach and designed an environ-
ment reflecting the philosophy and brand identity.
W e believe in the essentials – in experiences that bring joy and are
remembered for a long time. For us, it’s about people, commu-
nity and feeling welcome. We create places and moments that inspire
and connect.” Anyone who delves into Paper & Tea’s corporate culture
discovers a desire to make a lasting, positive difference in the world. With
high standards of quality, aesthetics, mindfulness and craftsmanship,
not only tasteful stores are created, but now also the headquarters in
Berlin, which succeeds in consistently emphasizing the brand’s identity.
The headquarters are located in the AchtBerlin office complex, which is
nestled between Mitte and Prenzlauer Berg, and are a striking example of
how functionality and contemporary design can seamlessly merge. Cha-
racterized by Scandinavian design and Japanese minimalism, Schwitzke
Górski and Paper & Tea Brand Studio have designed an office that invi-
tes people to come together while also offering individual opportunities
for retreat. “The Berlin headquarters enables efficient work while also
creating space for creativity and relaxation. Our goal was to create an
environment that reflects the rich tea culture while meeting the require-
ments of modern working environments,” explains Izabela Kutyła, creati-
ve director at Schwitzke Górski. An open space with a large table and no
fixed workstations is designed to promote collaboration, flexibility and
creativity among employees, while a centrally located “tea house” serves
as a venue for workshops and meetings, but also as an oasis of calm.
Telephone boxes and other small refuges for confidential conversations or
concentrated work complete the setting. The approximately 600-square-
metre area is rounded off by a “tea bar” and a green area reminiscent
of Japanese Zen gardens, which is designed to invite people to relax. To
spatially implement the Japandi philosophy – the balance between func-
tionality and aesthetics, the focus on simplicity, naturalness and the pur-
suit of harmony – the architects used mainly wood and were inspired by
Japanese shoji screens and washi paper. The artfully crafted furniture also
sets accents and, with its reference to tea culture, reminds the team that
a good cup of tea always refreshes the mind ...
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