TERMINO Magazine | Otherworldly TERMINO

We wanted to do something a bit different and explore outside the bounds of normal architectural imagination. What might TERMINO look like on another planet? Here it is :-)

In an otherworldly temple reminiscent of the opening scene of the Fifth Element, a vast, cave-like interior floored with golden sand evokes ancient rituals and timeless journeys. The centerpiece of this surreal scene is the TERMINO modular kitchen system, a marvel of contemporary design amid an ageless setting.

The Heart of Metal and Sand

At the core of this temple, the TERMINO kitchen system—comprising two large islands, a towering wall cabinet, and sleek shelves—contrasts sharply with the sandy floor. The polished metal surfaces reflect the skylight's rays, creating a striking interplay of light and shadow.

A Feast for the Ages

Adjacent to the TERMINO kitchen, a long table with contemporary chairs suggests a dual purpose: a dining hall within a sacred temple. A touch of contemporary elegance to the ancient ambiance; making communal feasts a revered ritual.

Eternal Harmony

This temple-like interior fuses past and future. Sand and stone coexist with the TERMINO kitchen’s metallic elegance, creating an awe-inspiring and inviting sanctuary. The space dissolves time boundaries, where creating and sharing meals becomes a sacred act honored in an otherworldly setting.

We wanted to do something a bit different and explore outside the bounds of normal architectural imagination. What might TERMINO look like on another planet? Here it is :-)

In an otherworldly temple reminiscent of the opening scene of the Fifth Element, a vast, cave-like interior floored with golden sand evokes ancient rituals and timeless journeys. The centerpiece of this surreal scene is the TERMINO modular kitchen system, a marvel of contemporary design amid an ageless setting.

The Heart of Metal and Sand

At the core of this temple, the TERMINO kitchen system—comprising two large islands, a towering wall cabinet, and sleek shelves—contrasts sharply with the sandy floor. The polished metal surfaces reflect the skylight's rays, creating a striking interplay of light and shadow.

A Feast for the Ages

Adjacent to the TERMINO kitchen, a long table with contemporary chairs suggests a dual purpose: a dining hall within a sacred temple. A touch of contemporary elegance to the ancient ambiance; making communal feasts a revered ritual.

Eternal Harmony

This temple-like interior fuses past and future. Sand and stone coexist with the TERMINO kitchen’s metallic elegance, creating an awe-inspiring and inviting sanctuary. The space dissolves time boundaries, where creating and sharing meals becomes a sacred act honored in an otherworldly setting.

We wanted to do something a bit different and explore outside the bounds of normal architectural imagination. What might TERMINO look like on another planet? Here it is :-)

In an otherworldly temple reminiscent of the opening scene of the Fifth Element, a vast, cave-like interior floored with golden sand evokes ancient rituals and timeless journeys. The centerpiece of this surreal scene is the TERMINO modular kitchen system, a marvel of contemporary design amid an ageless setting.

The Heart of Metal and Sand

At the core of this temple, the TERMINO kitchen system—comprising two large islands, a towering wall cabinet, and sleek shelves—contrasts sharply with the sandy floor. The polished metal surfaces reflect the skylight's rays, creating a striking interplay of light and shadow.

A Feast for the Ages

Adjacent to the TERMINO kitchen, a long table with contemporary chairs suggests a dual purpose: a dining hall within a sacred temple. A touch of contemporary elegance to the ancient ambiance; making communal feasts a revered ritual.

Eternal Harmony

This temple-like interior fuses past and future. Sand and stone coexist with the TERMINO kitchen’s metallic elegance, creating an awe-inspiring and inviting sanctuary. The space dissolves time boundaries, where creating and sharing meals becomes a sacred act honored in an otherworldly setting.

Tucked into Ritterstraße in Berlin-Kreuzberg, the studio and office of BUS Group occupies a building designed by Ebers Architekten, known for residential and commercial spaces that balance durability with individual character. The space now houses the full operation of BUS Group, a studio working across 3D motion, graphic design, and art direction.

As opposed to your classic liminal space office layout, BUS Group’s HQ entrance lands you on an elevated mezzanine-like platform.

When BUS Group took over the space, one of the first decisions was structural: the original wooden staircase was replaced with a metal one. The decision set the material logic for everything that followed. Metal runs throughout the studio, in the meeting table, the lamp, the shelving, the balcony, and the TERMINO kitchen island, a consistent thread that gives the space its industrial clarity without becoming cold.

The kitchen is positioned between two rooms, operating simultaneously as circulation and enclosure. Sliding side panels allow the space to close off, shifting it from passageway to contained room when needed. Positioned in front of the large, Ebers Architekten–designed windows, the TERMINO unit catches a soft, indirect north-west light that reinforces the studio’s subdued material palette.

The kitchen sits between two rooms. The space is simultaneously a passageway and its own private room, close-able ´through two rolling side doors. The TERMINO sits right in front of the large classic Ebers Architketen windows, reflecting the sunlight light from the north-west.

Earlier this year, TERMINO sat down with BUS Group founder Manuel Birnbacher. Watch the interview HERE.