Keit Bakery by Studio Michael Burman is the new Kreuzberg location of the beloved Berlin bakery—a quiet space shaped by material honesty, where stone, paper, and wood form a subtle dialogue rooted in craft and ritual.
At its center sits a millstone—once used to grind grain, now split into three interlocking parts that form the bakery’s counter. It is both relic and anchor. The stone remains raw, textured, imperfect; its presence is not decorative, but essential. In its reconfiguration, the circular form is given new life—guiding movement, inviting touch. A single segment of brushed stainless steel completes the composition, adding discreet utility while nodding to the industrial processes behind the artisanal.
From this point, the space unfolds with restraint. Studio Michael Burman’s design avoids spectacle, opting instead for soft transitions and deliberate gestures. The walls are wrapped in handmade washi paper—applied in overlapping sheets, creating a quiet rhythm that catches the light without insisting on itself. The paper, both surface and skin, lends a subtle warmth and a sense of calm. Above, sculptural light fixtures made from the same material glow gently, their shapes organic, almost cloudlike, diffusing the atmosphere into something hushed and contemplative.
The floor, finished in a deep, soil-toned brown by Detale CPH, grounds the space with a quiet gravity. There is no starkness here—only depth, and a slow material palette. Bread is displayed on minimal shelving in brushed steel, its reflective surface lightly catching surrounding tones. Around it, benches and display platforms in Douglas fir create zones for pause and interaction. Their edges are softly rounded, their presence subtle but intentional.
There is no center stage, no showpiece. Everything here is made specifically for the space, yet nothing feels precious. The strength of the project lies in its humility. Materials are left to be themselves—wood as wood, stone as stone. The language is elemental, almost monastic, but never cold. Instead, it invites closeness.
