DESIGN PRINCIPLES
While working on the competition for the renovation of The Circus Hostel, we wanted to bring together a contemporary minimalist approach to design with the playful atmosphere of a circus. We got inspired by the existing infrastructure of the hostel, as well as the forms, the curtains and the hanging elements of the tents of the circuses. Curtains, hanging lights, as well as minimalist furniture in black and white come together to create a cool yet cozy vibe for the rooms of The Circus Hostel in Berlin. The colors respect and enhance the existing color palette used in the hostel. This way we created an atmosphere that is cool and cozy, urban and dreamy simultaneously.

PRODUCT DESIGN
All furniture is designed by the team and custom-made for The Circus Hostel, inspired by the aforementioned principles. The double bed creates an intimate private area with its curtains, whereas the mirror imitates the shape of the hostel logo. The lockers are designed and placed so as to create an infinity mirror loop effect, thus giving the rooms a magical vibe and also a more spacious feeling.

LIGHT CONCEPT
The light design for the Circus Hostel rooms is based on a double principle: to create cool and cozy atmospheres, while achieving the maximum efficiency and sustainability. LED retrofit filament lamps hang from the ceiling and provide general illumination. The luminous spheres vary in size according to their purpose. The ‘play of brilliance’ is achieved for a spatial uniqueness in the rooms. Wayfinding lights are integrated on the underside of the sleeping banquet. The luminaires are placed low to prevent from glare and any visual disturbance. Finally, personal lights are installed at the beds for reading and visual comfort.

Photography: Fidelis Fuchs