One of the most beautiful pieces of Berlin actually is a piece of another city (Al-Hillah, Iraq). Normally Berliners are laid back and like to hang around, drink beer and chat till sunrise. Sometimes they do get excited though, and then they start taking old war-battered stones and piecing them together to (re)form walls. The results are great as can be seen all over Berlin, but the Ishtar gate in the Pergamon museum is where they’ve really outdone themselves.

Italian Cuisine with a modern twist in a cozy atmosphere. Tip: Try the pasta with figs. 

Situated in the patio of the Kunst-Werke, a well established exhibition house for contemporary art, this cafe features mirror-walls and a selection of nice cakes and lunch menu. 

This roastery makes our studio’s favorite coffee. They also have a coffee shop not too far away.   

My favourite book store with a minimal interior and maximum range of books on architecture, design, art, philosophy and politics.