The Bunker Apartment in Hamburg,
a raw & sophisticated penthouse apartment
by Thomas Schacht & Ruth Kramer
The Bunker Apartment in Bülowstrasse was built in 1939 as World War II began. The original purpose was to protect the women- and children hospital across the street, but in the last moment it was decided to use it as a part of the hospital. By a tunnel the Bunker was connected to the hospital and during the war, the bunker served as the perfect shelter for new born babies and their mothers as well as offering calm operation theatres for the sick and wounded. 
For many years after the war the Bunker was forgotten and left to its own fate, which happened to be two young local developers, who for some time had been searching for the perfect project. The renovation and re-invention of the Bunker began in 2013.
Due to the nature of the building as well as it is under “Denkmals Schütz” (Protected by law), mend a slow and careful restoration process. Renovating and reusing the structure and then ad something new and contemporary interior design. 
The Bunker Apartment is your safe nest when you are working in Hamburg for a shorter or longer period of time. It is your home or your hide away for a long week-end.
In a period of 3 years from 2014 to 2017 the original Bunker has been rebuild and renovated to become a unique location close to the city centre of Hamburg. The build is a statement in itself baring witness of another time and a precise purpose of protecting people from what was happening around it. 
In this case function dictated form meaning solid concrete and open spaces. We respect that and have left the raw walls as they were made by the hand of workers in 1939. Big windows has been cut in the whole south- south and east facing walls letting in bright light and a wonderful view over the city.
The Bunker apartment offers the highest standard possible in terms of interior design and furniture. It is well conceived in every detail which not only brings joy and but also makes it easy to use. In other words; You will feel comfortable and at home from the moment you enter. 
