Curved black leather sofa, glass tables with pink flowers, wooden cabinet, and wall mirror on wood floors.
Curved black leather sofa, glass tables with pink flowers, wooden cabinet, and wall mirror on wood floors.
SO SCARED launch exhibition

We transformed a woodworking workshop in Neukölln, Berlin into a welcoming living room for the launch of Melanie Kieback's (@vanellimelli) collection SO SCARED.

Photography by Maja Hidde.

Framed photograph of a car parked in front of a house on a white gallery wall.
Framed photograph of a car parked in front of a house on a white gallery wall.

Working with set designer Hely Doan, we sourced vintage furniture (including the de Sede DS-600 “Snake” sofa) which we combined with interior pieces from the artist Mel’s own home to create a space that felt like a natural extension of the artist’s style.

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Berlin, Neukölln is a neighborhood known for its eclectic mix of cultures, buzzing nightlife, and thriving art scene. This dynamic district, with its blend of the old and new, creates a perfect backdrop for artistic endeavors.

Framed photo on wall with flowers nearby; woman with curly hair and glasses in foreground.
Framed photo on wall with flowers nearby; woman with curly hair and glasses in foreground.
Two framed photographs displayed on a white wall above a green armchair and small table with ashtray.
Two framed photographs displayed on a white wall above a green armchair and small table with ashtray.
Large mirror with “WALL OF ART” text reflecting black sofas, framed art, and a lamp.
Large mirror with “WALL OF ART” text reflecting black sofas, framed art, and a lamp.
A man in a hat hugs a woman near a mirror labeled “WALL OF ART.”.
A man in a hat hugs a woman near a mirror labeled “WALL OF ART.”.
Two people outdoors, both in black tops; one wears glasses and a light-colored beret.
Two people outdoors, both in black tops; one wears glasses and a light-colored beret.

The project embodies the belief that the spaces we inhabit significantly shape our experiences and emotions. The purpose of the transformation was to create a space where art, interior design and people all contribute to a comfortable, creative atmosphere.

Framed car photograph displayed above a wooden cabinet with flowers and a green glass lamp.
Framed car photograph displayed above a wooden cabinet with flowers and a green glass lamp.
Young adults converse outside a brick and timber building as someone observes from an upstairs window.
Young adults converse outside a brick and timber building as someone observes from an upstairs window.
Framed photos on a wall above a couch, with two people seated and two others walking by.
Framed photos on a wall above a couch, with two people seated and two others walking by.
Two women toast with wine glasses at a table in a relaxed indoor setting.
Two women toast with wine glasses at a table in a relaxed indoor setting.
People gathered in small groups on a cobblestone patio outside a brick building, some holding drinks.
People gathered in small groups on a cobblestone patio outside a brick building, some holding drinks.
Framed car photograph on wall above red chair and magazine rack.
Person with tattoos squats on cobblestone, petting a playful dog lying on its back next to a checkered tote bag.