Architect : Evelyn McNamara , Evelyn McNamara Architecture Cabinetry : Strandboard , black stain and clear sealed Cabinetry hardware : Fabulous Kitchens Benchtops : Corian , Black Nocturne , by Topline Benches Flooring : White lacquered plywood Lighting : Tuba LED tracklight from Inlite Splashback : Backpainted Etchlite glass from Global Glass Sink : Pre-formed in Corian by Topline Benches Taps : Arne Jacobsen Vola tap from Metrix Oven : Fisher & Paykel 900mm Gas on Glass Cooktop : Fisher & Paykel 900mm Pyrolytic oven Ventilation : Fisher & Paykel 900mm Powerpack Rangehood Refrigeration : Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher : Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer
Awards : Trends International Design Awards . Winner : New Zealand Architect-designed kitchen
Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jeremy Troth
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Top right : Seen up close , the textural nature of the stained chipboard is more apparent . This surface and the black-stained cedar used on the front of the island , the interior end walls of the holiday home , and as the entire external cladding , all call to mind the texture of tree fern trunks outside .
Above right : Despite being a modestsized home , all fittings and fixtures are high-specification – this elegant gooseneck tap is a case in point .
While the uniform use of black downplays the kitchen ’ s functional operation , it does give the design a dramatic sculptural presence .
“ I set the island closer to the cabinetry than usual , so the island doesn ’ t float into the lounge area in visual terms ,” says the architect . “ And in relation to this , we also stepped the upper perimeter cabinets back from the rear benchtop to allow more headroom and space for the chef .
“ The kitchen never looks cluttered , either , as we included plenty of drawers and cupboards to avoid mess being left on the countertops .”
While the kitchen looks compact , in reality it is a generous 4.2m long – ensuring plenty of room for pantry storage .
Another feature of the design is its sheer flexibility . The freestanding table can be moved out into the room for dinner parties or remain where it is as an extended worksurface to the island benchtop . A stored television can be placed on the table for viewing , too , and the black kitchen offers the ideal backdrop for watching this .
“ The kitchen has an emphasis on texture , as well . The black , slightly rough chipboard and band-sawn cedar evoke the feel and tone of the surrounding tree fern trunks ,” McNamara says . search | save | share at