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The Bulthaup B3 kitchen comprises a multi functional wall which allows for hanging elements resulting in the appearance of a floating kitchen. This is complemented by a floor standing or foot supported island. Bulthaup's history began in 1949 when Martin Bulthaup founded the “Martin Bulthaup Möbelfabrik” in Herford, Germany. Bulthaup
The Float Kitchen by Modulnova is characterised by 2.5cm thick doors consisting of 15cm wide carbon oak slats. Modulnova was formed in 1988 in Friuli, in Prata di Pordenone, Italy, and the family has been involved in furniture since the 1940s. Modulnova
The Arclinea Italia Kitchen with Island offers a professional kitchen for the home featuring PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) stainless steel doors with patented recessed handles and 70cm deep work units. Arclinea's history dates back to 1925 when Silvio Fortuna Senior set up a wood workshop in Caldogno, near Vicenza in Italy. Arclinea
BORA Profesional Cooktop Extractors eliminate the need for conventional extractor hoods. They are fitted into the worktop and claim a head-height Cleanrate of 100% by intelligent use of flow rate and innovate motor technology. BORA was founded in 2006 after the founder Willi Bruckbauer patented the cooktop extractor system. The products are made in Austria and Germany. BORA
The Rossana TU23 kitchen, designed by Massimo Castagna, gives the ability to hide a huge range of equipment in its tall units. Rossana was established in 1953 in Italy, and is the first kitchen company to be exhibited in MOMA, New York. Rossana
Poliform's Phoenix Kitchen with its integral handle is inspired by 'pure and essential lines'. Poliform, which is based in Brianza, Italy, was established in 1970 but actually evolved from an artisans shop date dating back to 1942. Poliform
Made from Marine grade AISI 316 stainless steel the MGS Nemo RHA tap has a telescopic spout that slides up and down and features the control on the head of the spout. Available in black steel, matt titanium, matt rose gold and matt gold. MGS Milano
The city was the inspiration for SieMatic’s URBAN design theme to debut at the 2015 LivingKitchen exhibition in Cologne, Germany. The theme’s signature element is the SieMatic 29 kitchen sideboard, a freestanding unit. SieMatic, a family business founded in 1929, have been driven by the idea to develop exemplary kitchens. SieMatic
Vincent Van Duysen reinterprets the recessed handle detail in a modern and sophisticated key, working on the contrast between the slim side and end units and the considerable thickness of the worktops, which fit in, interrupting the linearity of the worktop, with stone sink bowls. Generous pull-out trays, open-ended drawers and undertop trolleys complete the project. An aluminum load-bearing structure allows compositions completely suspended from the floor. Dada
Twelve is a kitchen designed by Carlo Colombo and Varenna. The design minimises horizontal thicknesses and maximises wideness of the surfaces. It is characterized by the absence of handles and features exceptional variety of finishes and materials. Poliform
The Grass Nova Pro Scala, based on the Nova Pro system, is a double wall drawer system that uses a purist design language with its striking lines, right angles and small radii to give the drawer sides a timeless, technical and functional look. A specially developed high-tech fluid enables the closing movement to feel gentler and more uniform that ever before. Grass
The 90 cm wide EB 333 oven is the icon of Gaggenau. Recently revised in celebration of the 333rd anniversary, it remains true to the original. A single sheet of 3mm stainless steel forms the door panel. The 20 kg door opens and soft-closes with deceptive ease. The EB 333’s new TFT touch display makes any dish even more intuitive to prepare. Inspiring a new generation of private chefs. Gaggenau
Formica ColorCore has a solid core throughout, and is ideal for use in high traffic areas. Formica was founded in 1913 by electrical engineers Daniel J O'Conor and Herbert A Faber. In the 1930s Formica began to make decorative laminate products. Formica
Plain English is a joinery company using the techniques of 18th and 19th century cabinet makers. The cupboards are handmade in Suffolk. Baskets are hand woven from willow grown along the banks of the River Box. The Osea Kitchen is inspired by the wild costal landscapes of Essex. Plain English
In 1949 Martin Bulthaup started a furniture company close to the northern foothills of the Alps. Introduced in 2008 the Bulthaup b1 kitchen is precision finished to form a purist minimalist kitchen. Bulthaup
The Sub Zero ICBBI-48SD side-by-side with dispenser is a high capacity refrigerator along with an ice and water dispenser through the refrigerator door. Features dual refrigeration, water filtration and air purification systems, microprocessor controls and magnetic door seals. Sub Zero
Kitchen made of ultra-thin, sturdy but light 8mm concrete. Heat resistant and food safe. Steininger
One-handle build-in mixer with ceramic disc technology. Created by Verner Overgaard and Arne Jacobsen for the National Bank of Denmark Building in Copenhagen in 1968. Vola
Updating the 1996 Logica System with a back section that conceals kitchen equipment such as the dish-drainer, weighing scales, small appliances, removable cooking receptacles, bottle-racks, power sockets, a monitor, a kitchen roll holder, the tap, hooks for utensils and even a cooker hood. Valcucine