Jordan at Hackesche Hoefe, Berlin

My last spring in Berlin was marked by a discovery that would pale in comparison to my upcoming adventure: moving to Alaska. In May, while wandering the city, I stumbled upon Hackesche Höfe, a delightful cluster of courtyards. This nook of cafés, boutique shops, and ivy-wrapped garden apartments swiftly became a cherished locale. I even made it my home for a while, where the local gardeners indulged my request to construct a rockery in my yard.

There is a women’s clothing shop there with an exquisite interior. Above is the front desk with espresso service for customers (would you ever see this in the States?). The place is so slick, so clean, this photo almost looks like CGI, but the space actually felt quite human and inviting. Warm, high-contrast wood balances the crisp aluminum walls which, in turn, hide a discreet sliding door that leads to the stock room and office.

Yes, the tabletop is lit from within.

In the other corner sit two Eames plastic armchairs with wood dowel bases (DAW) and an Eileen Gray table.

I shamefully neglected to note the name of this beautiful shop. Berliners, help me out!

Update: Buried in my desk piles I found a business card … the store is Jordan. More nice photos of the interior at their website.