High ceilings are coveted for the sense of space they create. Yet their acoustic impact can be challenging. Simone Jüschke's clients faced precisely this dilemma—they'd purchased a first-occupancy apartment with four-metre-high walls. Beyond managing reverberation, this interior architect strategically redesigned the floor plan with custom-built elements to optimize both form and function.

The compact hallway features a built-in wardrobe nestled into an alcove at the entry, creating immediate order and clarity. The color and material palette echoes the residents' oriental rug, transforming the entrance into a bright, inviting arrival space. In the kitchen and dining zone, a new kitchen bench sits flush with the existing cabinetry while complementing the homeowners' antique furnishings. The oak—matched to the flooring—punctuates the horizontal planes beautifully, while the furniture's backing required an acoustic solution. PET felt proved ideal: visually subtle, functionally sound-absorbing, and durably practical. The seating area showcases three large artworks that serve double duty as acoustic wall absorbers—entirely crafted from renewable materials, they feature natural plant and flower elements (hay, meadow flowers, cornflowers) that create a distinctive surface and emit a delicate fragrance. The bedroom received particular attention. An existing cabinet was given fresh lacquered doors and a side panel, then extended upward to the ceiling, functioning as a custom-fitted backdrop that anchors the room's calm. Custom curtains enhance acoustics further. Given the soaring wall height, the architect selected a lightweight wool weave paired with a sheer, light-filtering fabric that doubles as privacy screening for the urban setting.

www.jueschke-innenarchitektur.de

Photography:

Sandra Hauer
www.nahdran.com

(Featured in CUBE Frankfurt 02|23)