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Compact Office Design in Munich’s Museum Quarter

In Germany, 80 square meters is a well-known unit of measurement for real estate. An apartment for two people or a retail space are ideally suited to this size. As seen here, an interior design office with five employees also makes optimal use of this area—provided one plans wisely and designs creatively. Owner Marcella Breugl aptly describes the space as “eclectic,” as the interior is a thoughtfully curated blend of diverse elements. Located in Munich’s Museum Quarter, the premises were originally two retail units. Now, they house a workspace, a formal meeting area, and a combined kitchen and materials storage space, with approximately 25 square meters dedicated to the immediate office functions.

The left office unit contains four street-facing workstations with height-adjustable desks. A prominent illuminated logo adorns a carpeted wall, chosen for both acoustic and tactile reasons. Between the desks are two space-enhancing mirrors and a bulletin board covered with the distinctive Tiger-Mountain fabric from Dedar Milano. Behind a wall of bronze-colored glass blocks, which create ever-changing light effects, are the library and the tea kitchen. A small high table is available for brief internal meetings. At the end of the sequence of rooms is the small office of the owner, separated by a curtain, featuring a chrome desk. She wanted it “a bit wild, a bit classic,” so playful leopard patterns, shiny elements, and a fluffy carpet mix with a USM Haller piece. To the right is the materials storage area: only when the curtain is pulled aside do the TV, bulletin board, and large materials cabinet reveal themselves.

A Stylish Conference Room with a Retro Touch

The interior design centerpiece here is the meeting room—styled like a 1960s office with heavy corduroy curtains and a walnut sideboard. Its color palette is subdued in beige, brown, and blue, deliberately contrasting with the more vibrant hues of the adjacent room. One can appreciate the designers’ professionally controlled joy in the selection and composition: a successful mix of custom-developed products, such as the Botticelli-inspired “Venus” carpet and bespoke furniture pieces. Tension is created by juxtaposing design classics like the Saarinen table, the USM Haller console, and vintage pieces by Gastone Rinaldi.