Common blends microbakery and pizzeria inside a hybrid space
Located in Berlin’s Neukölln district, Common is a hybrid hospitality space that functions as a microbakery by day and a pizzeria by night. Designed by Thalea Schmalenberg, the interior supports the project’s dual identity through adaptable spatial organization, natural materials, and a subdued tonal palette.
Founded by Maximilian Korrenz Lemke, Common merges craft, community, and design into a single environment. The concept draws on Lemke’s experiences in Naples, Copenhagen, and Berlin, combining traditional baking methods with a focus on slow processes and local sourcing.
Common is located in Berlin’s Neukölln district | all images by Clemens Poloczek
Warm monochrome shades of burgundy envelop the interior
During the day, the space operates as a bakery offering long-fermented rye bread made from two types of rye flour and seven seeds, alongside Scandi-inspired cardamom buns and Berlin-roasted coffee. In the evening, it transitions into a pizzeria centered on slow-fermented sourdough. The menu features seasonal combinations such as blood sausage, Käsekrainer and Brussels sprouts, or fermented potatoes with wild garlic capers. Locally sourced flours and produce link the culinary offering to the regional context.
The interior concept by designer Thalea Schmalenberg accommodates this daily transformation. In daylight, the bakery emphasizes openness and the sensory presence of fresh pastries and bread. As night falls, lighting and materials create a warmer, more intimate atmosphere suited to dining. The design employs warm monochrome tones, handcrafted woodwork, and lighting elements from Danish and German manufacturers, establishing a cohesive environment that balances functionality and comfort.
the space functions as a microbakery by day and a pizzeria by night
designed by Thalea Schmalenberg, the interior adapts to shifting daily uses
the project combines hospitality, craft, and design in one setting
Common explores the connection between tradition, locality, and slow production
natural materials and subdued colors define the spatial atmosphere
handcrafted woodwork and warm monochrome tones define the design language
Danish and German lighting fixtures contribute to the evening atmosphere
the design balances openness, intimacy, and daily adaptability
the layout supports fluid transitions between daytime and evening service
coffee roasted in Berlin complements the daytime offering
as night falls, lighting and materials transform the mood of the interior
Common presents a cohesive environment where food, design, and community intersect
project info:
name: Common | @common.berlin
interior designer: Thalea Schmalenberg | @thaleaschmalenberg
location: Karl-Marx-Straße 176, 12043 Berlin, Germany
founder: Maximilian Korrenz Lemke
press & marketing: Courtney Allis
photographer: Clemens Poloczek | @clemenspoloczek
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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom
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