Before you buy, renovate or rethink your space – get it right.
I’m Vanessa Serra Brunner — interior architect born in Ibiza, based in Berlin and working internationally
A poor spatial decision can cost you 3,500–35,000€. One session before you commit prevents it.
Most people don’t know what their space is truly capable of. I do.
I help private clients and investors make confident spatial decisions — whether buying, renovating or reimagining.
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How we work together
A poor spatial decision can cost between 3,500€ and 35,000€ — and most are made before anyone calls an architect.
Here’s how I can help you avoid that.
Layout Review
450 €
You have a floor plan — but something doesn’t feel right. Before you commit to a layout that’s hard to undo, let’s check it together.
One focused session. Clear recommendations.
1 space, up to 2 rooms.
Available internationally online or on site.
Pre-Purchase Advisory
750 €
You’ve found a property. Before you sign, I’ll tell you what it’s really worth — its potential, its hidden costs, the decisions waiting for you after the purchase.
One hour with me can save your more than ten times the cost of this session
Available internationally – online or on site.
Full Project
Fee on request
From the first sketch to the last detail on site.
For families, private clients and investors, who want the complete process handled — with clarity and without surprises.
Full-scope interior architecture from concept to execution.
For private residences, investment properties and boutique hospitality projects.
Not sure where to start?
Download the free guide — the five mistakes most people make before buying or renovating.
Hi, I’m Vanessa
Born in Ibiza. Based in Berlin.
Working between two worlds — Mediterranean warmth and Northern European precision.
I’m an interior architect with a simple obsession: making sure your spatial decisions are the right ones. Before they cost too much to undo.
I’ve worked on projects across Europe — from private residences to small and individual hospitality projects, to Secret Garden Berlin, a forgotten theatre I brought back to life after 80 years.
My architectural approach is rooted in Mediterranean culture, adaptability and deep understanding of place, and the people who inhabit it – shaped through years of international practice.– Vanessa Serra Brunner
The project that started it all.
In 1905, a renowned Berlin master builder designed a variety theatre and ballroom in the heart of Mitte. By 1933 it had fallen silent.
For over 80 years it lay forgotten — until it was rediscovered by chance, buried under rubble and time.
Between 2015 and 2018, I led the interior design of its complete restoration.
A listed building. 1.533 m².
Five floors. A space that now lives again.
Who I work with
The first-time buyer or renovator
You’ve found a property — or finally decided to transform the one you have. It’s probably the biggest financial decision you’ve made so far.
You want to get it right, without wasting money on mistakes that could have been avoided.
The homeowner ready for change
You’ve been living here for years. Your family has grown, your needs have shifted, your taste has evolved. The space no longer fits.
It’s time to rethink — with clarity and a plan, not endless options.
The international client
Buying or renovating in Germany or the Balearic Islands from abroad. You need someone who speaks your language — literally — and knows both the local market and the process from the inside.
Projects can be supported by a trusted network of local advisors — including tax consultants, legal experts and real estate professionals.
The investor, developer & hospitality owner
You make decisions based on potential and real costs, not guesswork.
Whether you’re acquiring a property, developing a project or creating a hospitality space with a strong identity — you need an independent expert eye and spaces that feel considered, not generic.
Someone who understands both design and how people actually live and move through a space.
Selected Projects
Every project here solved a specific problem. Browse through and see if yours looks familiar.
A forgotten theatre, brought back to life.
Secret Garden Berlin
Heritage Interior Design – 1.500 m2
Press & Writing
A selection of editorial publications featuring residential interior architecture projects, reflecting an approach rooted in context, materiality and long-term architectural value.
„Mit Stilgefühl“ — Schöner Wohnen, July 2022
A two-storey penthouse apartment built atop a listed early 20th-century building in Berlin — formerly home to Fritz Schmidt’s Restaurant und Kolibri Festsäle. The colour concept was drawn from stucco ornaments uncovered during renovation; salvaged bricks from demolition works were integrated into bedroom and hallway walls. A cantilevered steel staircase leads to a rooftop terrace with 360° views over the city. Material palette: exposed concrete, structural steel, solid oak floors, reclaimed brick.
„Un duplex perché“ — Le Journal de la Maison
A family duplex designed above a historic Berlin theatre built in 1905 — forgotten for over eighty years before being fully restored in 2008. The project required adding a contemporary residential floor to a heritage-listed building, including windows over seven metres high. Working alongside restorers and craftsmen, original architectural elements were preserved while introducing raw materials: steel, concrete and oak throughout.
Client Testimonials
A selection of client feedback from residential and investment interior architecture projects in Germany and international locations, highlighting long-term collaboration, cross-border coordination and trusted execution.
“Vanessa has taken our apartment to a whole new level, making our everyday life so much more enjoyable. She is highly professional, creative, has excellent taste and is always available. Her ability to respond to individual needs makes working with her a real pleasure.”
— Annika J., Berlin
“Ms. Serra Brunner managed the complete renovation of my attic apartment in Berlin — from concept development to on-site coordination and final delivery. As I live in Singapore, clear communication was essential. She was always accessible, transparent and highly reliable throughout the process.”
— Uta G., Singapore
“From the very beginning, Vanessa responded thoughtfully to my ideas and enriched them with strong design proposals. Communication and coordination during the project were excellent, and everything was completed on time. I would recommend her without hesitation.”
— Gerrit R., New York
“After interviewing several interior designers, we chose Vanessa because she listened carefully and immediately understood our vision. She translated our ideas and budget into a realistic design concept and guided us confidently through the entire decoration process of our newly built apartment.”
— Martin A., Berlin
Where can you find me?
I work between Berlin and Ibiza — and online, with clients across Europe and internationally.
In Berlin, I work with private clients, investors and developers on residential and hospitality projects.
In Ibiza, I am based part of the year and collaborate with Rampuixa — a local showroom for materials, kitchens and bathrooms — as an independent interior architect.
Online or on the ground — wherever your project is. See how I can help →
