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NKBA DESIGN AWARDS 2015
Kitchen Design of the Year
winner
Robin Caudwell ckdnz
Designer Cabinets
Waikato Chapter
Designer
Designer statement
Robin Caudwell ckdnz
Designer Cabinets
Waikato
(07) 849 3757
[email protected]
designck.co.nz
The clients’ brief for this project was
very clear – they wanted simplicity and
texture, but the design could not detract
from the strong lines of the architecture.
Cabinetry exteriors
Melteca Black with Puregrain finish;
Resene Half Sea Fog laquered doors;
stainless steel mitred panels around
refrigerators
Cabinetry interiors
Meltica Bliss Cinder
Benchtops
Stainless steel with satin finish
Appliances
It was imperative that the interior
become a magnificent canvas to
showcase their beautiful artwork, hence
the black-and-white theme throughout
the home.
The kitchen is positioned between the
family and formal living areas. The space
incorporates a void with a second-floor
bridge that leads to the master bedroom.
Inspiration was taken from the staircase
and the L-shaped bridge.
Oven, steam oven, warming drawer,
cooktop, rangehood, fridge, freezer,
dishwasher, washer, dryer, stacker
kit by Miele; drinks refrigerator by
Liebherr
This form was brought into the kitchen
by creating an L-shape around the
refrigerator area, and against the brick
wall at the rear of the kitchen.
Sink
The hallway is all-white brick with an
alcove in black. This inspired the decision
to introduce pops of black within the
kitchen – here it is the ovens that are
black. The theme was carried through to
the bookcase that features pops of white
Plexiglass with lighting behind, adding
drama and a sense of warmth in the
evening. These elements also conceal
the large pantry and laundry behind.
Ikon Helium
Handles
Katalog
Hardware
Blum
Photography
Kallan MacLeod
As the clients love to entertain, it was
important to have a large island where
people can mill around and chat while
enjoying a glass of wine from the wine
cellar. This is located to the left of the
kitchen.
Continuing a tradition, there is a
porthole in the cellar door, which has
been a feature in all the clients’ homes.
The cellar is designed around the
cross-bracing of the home, which was
wrapped with cabinetry.
Judges’ comments
This is a kitchen that integrates perfectly
into its surroundings. It creates a strong
presence without dominating. It feels
light and elevated despite the heavy
structures around it.
Texture and lighting have been used to
create a variety of mood options.
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