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The study involves converting a 1930s single-family home in Berlin's Westend into two separate residential units.

The ground-floor apartment is intended to remain occupied during construction, so more extensive restructuring will take place in the first-floor unit.

In the western part of the house, two bedrooms will be opened up and combined to create a spacious living and dining area with access to the terrace. The apartment will also be expanded into the attic, with two double-height spaces visually connecting the levels. The opening above the living area enhances the sense of space in the public area of the apartment while creating visual links to the more private rooms in the attic. Currently, the staircase is separated from the hallway by a wall. This wall will be removed, and the ceiling to the attic will also be opened to allow more natural light into the hallway. These changes transform the space into a multifunctional living area, moving away from the feel of a mere circulation zone.

The design approach seeks to maximize the potential of the existing structure by applying a process of subtraction, enhancing the quality of the space.