Orewa Kitchen - NKBA 2018 Supreme Kitchen Design Runner-Up by Kitchen Architecture

Orewa Kitchen Runner Up

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NEWSFLASH: May 2019 – Winner of TIDA (Trends International Design Awards) Runner UP NZ Kitchen Designer of the Year We are proud to announce Kitchen Architecture's wins at the latest NKBA Excellence in Design awards 2018. In addition to the esteemed "Supreme Kitchen Design Runner-Up" we were also honoured to receive Runner-Up in both Auckland Chapter Recognition and CDS Best Kitchen Design awards. So excited to describe the project here. (See more on our Blog and Facebook stories)

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Award-winning Orewa Kitchen, recognized as the NKBA 2018 Supreme Kitchen Design Runner-Up and TIDA Runner-Up NZ Kitchen Designer of the Year, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and innovative design.

NEWSFLASH: May 2019 – Winner of TIDA (Trends International Design Awards) Runner UP NZ Kitchen Designer of the Year

We are proud to announce Kitchen Architecture's wins at the latest NKBA Excellence in Design awards 2018. In addition to the esteemed "Supreme Kitchen Design Runner-Up" we were also honoured to receive Runner-Up in both Auckland Chapter Recognition and CDS Best Kitchen Design awards. So excited to describe the project here. (See more on our Blog and Facebook stories)

27.5K14h 58m

They needed organisation, a baking area, generous benches, flow to both outdoor areas and a welcoming space for family connection. Finding us late in their build programme, electrical holes already peppered the feature block wall.

Keen to celebrate their new home’s industrial and natural materiality, our clients wanted a contemporary kitchen, designed with rawness & ‘honesty’. A concrete block wall was to feature in the kitchen yet be practical

Zones have been created throughout the kitchen to keep the flow and ergonomics at its prime, while the front of the island conveniently houses drinks and homework resources.

Pocket doors to the dedicated Baking Pantry keep spaces flowing and accessible. Practical storage systems with specific functionalities fill the drawers.

A custom stainless-steel ventilation cabinet is likewise separated from the warm teak to celebrate the block’s raw beauty. To protect the concrete surface long-term, I conceived a retractable 6mm-thin steel sheet splashback.

The generous island features a rugged granite bench, chosen for its tactile feel and natural character. It provides an abundance of set-down space for dishes without interrupting the workflow of the home-chef’s areas,.

Continuing the industrial patina, a hand-crafted, blackened steel frame creates a bold foundation to the island’s structure. Exposed welds express the raw ‘honesty’ of its fabrication, however, the thick welds conflicted with square edges of teak panels.

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“Toni's creative talent and love of design was evident from our very first meeting. Toni made the process of designing such a stress-free and fun experience. She worked “with us” rather than “for us”, moulding the design to suit our wishes perfectly. Nothing was ever a problem to Toni and every detail was given her utmost attention. Her professionalism and communication throughout the project was impressive. The result of Toni's creativity is a unique space that not only looks stunning but is a joy to create in and compliments its surroundings beautifully.”

Louise & Patrick