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What looks like a simple kitchen design is anything but
A finalist in the Home of the Year 2016, this Auckland home makes kitchen design look simple.
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This Auckland kitchen, a Home of the Year 2016 finalist, was designed by architect Anthony Hoete of WHAT_architecture to achieve a look of streamlined simplicity. The design integrates the kitchen into the open-plan living space, making it feel more like a wall than furniture.
Key materials include a Statuarietto marble benchtop and Tasmanian oak veneer cabinets. For timber veneer, Hoete recommends sealing it with a non-toxic, water-based product like Carver AquaHit for durability and protection.
Architect Anthony Hoete explains the project.
Q&A with architect Anthony Hoete
A finalist in the Home of the Year 2016, this home has a carefully calculated asymmetry. How does the kitchen fit in with that?
It’s complicated to make simplicity look this good. Was part of the success the fact your clients are engineers and you all have an appreciation for fine details?
Any tips for choosing timber veneer for kitchen cabinets?
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The consent process for the house took 10 years. What changes in kitchen design have you seen in that time?
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