To achieve this, Farmilo says they chose the
Poggenpohl cabinetry in a Black Satin lacquer
finish with aluminium negative details.
“The metal detailing and the Cameo White
Corian countertops offset the dark cabinetry,”
says Farmilo. “Satin lacquer also has a slight
reflective surface which helps bounce light
around the living spaces.”
On show from all areas, stairs included, the
kitchen needed to have a 3D sculptural quality.
“To accentuate the height of the interiors,
we wanted the cabinetry to reach to the ceiling.
This could have been tricky given the high stud
but Poggenpohl was able to accommodate this
aspect into the design. The rangehood with its
marble-look tile front also reaches to the ceiling.”
However, Smith says they avoided overhead
cabinets to enhance the overall sense of space.
The waterfall island offers ample storage and
prepping and breakfasting surfaces, while its
cantilevered benchtop appears to point out to
the deck and the scenery beyond.
“Two windows on the back wall also had a
strong influence on the layout,” Farmilo says.
“One of these enabled us to add a light-filled
study area in a rear corner of the space.”
Above: A picture of white, black
and metal trim, this kitchen by Paul
Brown Architects and Poggenpohl
Akzente offers a light-industrial
touch – the black splashback
tiles connect with the exterior
shopfronts of the mixed-use retail
and apartment building. Clean-
lined, with strong sculptural forms,
the contemporary kitchen includes
plenty of benchspace.
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