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FOUR WHEELS GOOD, TWO WHEELS BETTER — E-BIKES FROM ESTONIAN BRAND AMPLER

FOUR WHEELS GOOD, TWO WHEELS BETTER — E-BIKES FROM ESTONIAN BRAND AMPLER

You’re running late. Google Maps says 35 minutes by U-Bahn, 20 by car and 28 by bike. Which do you pick? More and more commuters are leaning towards the latter option, swapping delayed trains and non-stop parking drama for the joy of pedal power. And it’s power that’s driving this trend: electric bikes in particular offer an actually viable alternative to car or train, even if you need to cross the whole town. One of the companies riding the wave is Ampler Bikes, an e-bike maker from Estonia. Aimed at the more design-conscious rider, the brand’s latest Nova and Nova Pro models are assembled in Estonia and avoid the chunky electric bike look by hiding the battery within the bike’s down tube. Both provide an advertised range of 50–100 km per charge which, uniquely, is done with a standard USB-C charger. The Pro version boasts upgraded components, including optional belt drive that promises easier maintenance. Ampler is hosting a launch event at their showroom on Yorckstraße this Friday and Saturday (11 & 12.04.2025) where you can drop by and test drive the models. If you have never experienced the breezy cruising of e-bike riding, it might be worth dropping by just to sample the thrill of overtaking all those cyclists who don’t have the benefit of an electric boost. Whoosh!

Text: Benji Haughton / Photos: Ampler Bikes

Ampler Bikes, Yorckstr.27, 10965 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
Launch Event 11.04. 11–19h & 12.04.2025 10–18h

@amplerbikes

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FAST GLASSES & CLEAR DESIGNS: YUN’S NEW STORE AT BREITSCHEIDPLATZ

FAST GLASSES & CLEAR DESIGNS: YUN’S NEW STORE AT BREITSCHEIDPLATZ

A walk through Berlin and suddenly the sun breaks through — a reflexive reach into the coat pocket comes up empty. Need a pair of sunglasses? That’s where Yun steps in. The Korean eyewear brand has opened a new store close to Breitscheidplatz and stays true to its philosophy: simple, fast and high-quality solutions. All frames are designed in-house by talented designers and are available at an all-inclusive price starting at 119 euros, including lenses, frames, and an eye test — your new glasses are ready to wear in just 20 minutes. The eye test requires no appointment, only a short visit to the store. There, the products are presented in a spatial concept designed by Gonzalez Haase AAS, which is entirely dedicated to light. The Berlin architecture firm captures not only the brightness but also the architectural landscape. In the center of the store is a mirrored column inspired by Egon Eiermann’s octagonal memorial church with its façade of blue glass tiles. The cool blue tones are complemented by aluminum surfaces creating a high-contrast interplay with warm wood accents and soft shop window lighting. Here, browse the models and find the right glasses for you. Customizable sunglasses with twenty different lens tints are also waiting to be discovered (depending on how strong the Berlin sun is shining). Here you will find quick solutions, high-quality designs, and a ray of light on the Ku’damm.

Text: Emma Zylla / Photos: Fanette Guilloud, Thomas Meyer

Yun, Kurfürstendamm 11, 10719 Berlin–Charlottenburg; map
New customers get a 20 euro discount for the whole month of April 2025.

@yunberlin
@gonzalezhaase_aas

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NOT HEAVY METAL AT ALL —  BEAUTIFULLY SHAPED DESIGNS FROM OBSCURE OBJECTS

NOT HEAVY METAL AT ALL —  BEAUTIFULLY SHAPED DESIGNS FROM OBSCURE OBJECTS

I have a soft spot for metal in interior design. Always on the lookout for the next shiny object, piece of furniture or design item, I’m like a magpie. My favorites are pieces by young designers, and a long-time favorite is Obscure Objects. Architect Luisa Pöpsel and designer Moritz Pitrowski are behind the obscure name and the not-so-obscure furniture. Their collaboration began with the Chunk stool, created by the two of them by hand. This was followed by lamps, chairs, egg cups, bedside tables (often as by-products of the redesign of their own home, for they had clear ideas). The redesign could be followed in detail on Instagram, where Luisa and Moritz also share their daily sources of inspiration — furniture on the streets, geometric shapes and exciting everyday objects. As promised, the duo’s material palette is often metallic — sometimes polished, sometimes brushed, never painted. Raw use is important to them. The natural color of materials is the focus of their designs, changing at most through the structure of the surface and light reflections. Obscure Objects also use wood and cork, leather and glass, alone or in combination with metal. Most recently, they created a handbag in collaboration with Now How, a Japanese label based in Berlin, made of leather and aluminum. Incidentally, Luisa and Moritz make their designs themselves, in Berlin, alongside their full-time jobs. According to the dictionary, obscure means something vague, undefined, unclear. I don’t know if this name is appropriate. What I do know is Obscure Objects are exciting, simple and clever, and wonderfully metallic.

Text: Inga Krumme / Photos: Alina Riabenko, Konstantin Walther, Thomas Ehm

Obscure Objects are always part of pop-ups, in and outside Berlin. Soon in Milan for the Salone del Mobile.

@nowhowstudio_official
@obscure__objects

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SECOND-HAND PLANTS FOR YOUR HOME: RETIRED PLANT SALE AT PLANTCLUB

SECOND-HAND PLANTS FOR YOUR HOME: RETIRED PLANT SALE AT PLANTCLUB

We’re constantly giving away second chances: second-hand clothes, vintage furniture, relationships. My houseplants, however, often only have one chance to survive in my home. But there’s one hope: Plantclub. This Saturday (22.03.2025), the platform for plant lovers will find new homes for discarded plants at its Retired Plant Sale, and ensure they stay healthy for longer. Most of the plants come in a semi-hydro substrate, which means less watering and fewer pests. In general, the houseplant club is aimed at anyone who enjoys working in a green environment and sees plants as an important part of interior design. But also to those who want interesting facts about plant care, tips from experts, and design inspiration. The flexible rental solutions for greening office spaces are particularly exciting. With the help of their botany-loving community, Plantclub has created a business cycle that extends the life of plants. If a pot is too small or your workspace is too cramped, Plantclub will find a new home for green tenants in the office spaces of its members. On Saturdays, adopt small or large plants that have been lovingly nurtured by the club. You’ll also find plant-based and plant-inspired products from Garden State CandlesRyoko Senses Salon and local artists in the Plantclub C2 Studio. So, reserve your Saturday (and a corner of your room with sunlight).

Text: Emma Zylla / Photos: Daniel Pecsi

Plantclub C2 Studio, Charlottenstr.2, 10969 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
Retired Plant Sale, 22.03.2025 10–17h 

@plantclub.io
@gardenstatecandlestudio
@ryoko.berlin

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GEMSTONE BEADS FOR YOUR SOUL & SOFT LEATHER FOR YOUR FEET: DESIGNS FROM WALLENSTEIN — RECOMMENDED BY IKE WODE

GEMSTONE BEADS FOR YOUR SOUL & SOFT LEATHER FOR YOUR FEET: DESIGNS FROM WALLENSTEIN — RECOMMENDED BY IKE WODE

Do you have one accessory that stays with you all summer long? That you can’t leave the house without? Your favorite faded cap, a cool pair of sunglasses, that one bag that goes with everything? The Wallenstein brand has perfected the art of producing such well-loved pieces. Maria Wallenstein founded the Berlin label in 2020 and initially launched a range of unique leather loafers with co-owner Ercan Inan. Their two-sided design in the color combinations black-beige, white-beige and full black is as simple as it is ingenious. Without pushing themselves too much into the foreground, they can be worn with any outfit and bring a touch of playfulness. They quickly become friends for your feet. In collaboration with talented shoemakers in Burdur (Turkey), each pair is the result of loving craftsmanship using high-quality cowhide. After the loafers, the next favorite piece has recently dropped: Five beaded necklaces made from different gemstones.  Jade, opal, sodalite and calcite not only fascinate with their look but they are also said to have special properties, which you can read about on Wallenstein’s website. The necklaces close at the front with a specially developed silver clasp and are made to order in a small, family-run goldsmith’s workshop in Antalya. Wallenstein attaches great importance to sustainable, resource-conserving and fair production, so wearers end up with a truly beautiful and unique accessory that is fun to wear and will certainly accompany you through more than one summer. 

Text: Ike Wode / Photos: Conrad Bauer, Maria Wallenstein

Ike, as her friends call her, has a master’s degree in art history and loves beautiful things. As a PR consultant, she supports institutions, companies and creatives in telling their stories so that others want to hear them.

Wallenstein

@wallenstein.store
@maria.wallenstein

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