Berlin is polite. LOFT by Covivio too.
A stroll through the city's most beautiful courtyards
Sometimes white, sometimes green, sometimes artfully laid as a pattern, decorated or mixed with clinker bricks: the Berlin courtyard tiles, which are also available in LOFT by Covivio, are typical of the courtyard concept of the Wilhelminian era. While they used to be characteristic of “hidden” workshops and businesses, they now create the perfect environment for contemporary community life in the LOFT by Covivio office project: three courtyards invite you to linger - the first can be used publicly as an entrance, one as an open-air office and the third as a private retreat for tenants.
Courtyard architecture
The façades of the Berliner Höfe stand out clearly from the residential buildings on the street. The mix of uses, as one would say today, represents the outside, while the workshops, factories and commercial areas were given practical industrial facades: Ceramic tiles were cheaper, easier to install, more durable. Their unique flair is still appreciated today, which is why they are usually lovingly restored in redevelopments.
Famous courtyards
The most famous sightseeing destination in the capital: the Hackesche Höfe. The ensemble of buildings dating from 1905 is Germany's largest contiguous courtyard area. Eight courtyards, the first of which is an architectural gem, offer a beautiful ambience for strolling and shopping. Haus Schwarzenberg surprises with its street art, while the Heckmannhöfe, Sophie-Gips-Höfe and Kunsthof Berlin in Mitte also attract a creative scene. In the west of the city, especially in Kreuzberg, Moabit and Charlottenburg, many coach houses and commercial buildings have been converted into office or residential lofts. High ceilings, large, flexible rooms and industrial charm are in demand. With its attractive office concept, LOFT by Covivio is now joining the ranks of these beautiful rear courtyards!
