What is 032c? Is it a magazine? An agency? A fashion label? A gallery? An experiment? Or all of the above rolled into one? Founded in 2000 by creative directors Jörg Koch and Sandra von Mayer-Myrtenhain, 032c is, in its own words, a “media and fashion brand for the 21st century”. Its latest venture can be found nestled between Paris Bar and Schwarzes Café on Kantstraße, a street as wild, colorful and storied as the company itself. Looking through the windowed façade, you see plenty of red: designed by creative directors Jörg and Maria Koch in collaboration with Davide Rizzo Architects, the gallery-shop space draws you in with its signature scarlet hue. The exhibition space opened with the capsule collection from label S.R. STUDIO. LA. CA. by Sterling Ruby, offering a platform for artists and creatives from the gallery’s own network. Jörg Koch calls the concept “culture in front, commerce in the back.” Once you pass through the art, you enter an intimate showroom, where the brand’s ready-to-wear styles – as well as archive pieces and exclusive out-of-print magazine issues – take center stage. But this being 032c, there’s more: special events, surprises and a forum for exchange are in the works – yet more bold plans from the many-sided brand.

Text: Hilka Dirks / Photos: 032c

032c Workshop, Kantstr.149, 10623 Berlin–Charlottenburg; map
Thu–Sat 11–19h

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Aesthetically, functionally designed objects with clear forms and rich colors. That’s what you’ll find at Hans Objects, the Berlin product and interior design studio founded in 2021 by Anna and her architect partner Hans Brüderl. Like most of us, the pair spent an unusually large amount of time at home during the pandemic, highlighting the importance of home decor. The products the duo were inspired to create are characterized by their boiled-down, no-frills design. The collection includes the “Carla” tray made from one piece of aluminum molded in a metal workshop in Neukölln and powder coated in Schöneberg. Then there’s the Walter” coat rack and the “Ruby” shelf, which are both made of steel and come in two sizes and three colors. Simple and universal, the three robust and waterproof pieces are versatile, as happy being placed in the kitchen or hallway as in the bathroom. Whether you want to put them to practical use or enjoy them for their aesthetics, the items’ haptics, intuitive look and balanced proportions make them a joy to have around.

Text: Alison Musch / Photos: Hans Objects

Hans Objects

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