2023 TIDA International Kitchen of the Year
Congratulations to all the awarded projects in the 2023 TIDA International Kitchen of the Year. See the Winner, Runner-up and all our Finalists
Winner:
TIDA International Kitchen of the Year
Craig Linke Bespoke Building – Adelaide, Australia
Housed within the old Burnside Hotel, this kitchen project involved converting two small kitchens for adjoining residences back into one large entertainer’s kitchen.
Working with the client since the ideas phase, we provided an end-to-end service, pairing the client with an architect - Atelier Bond - whom we felt would fit their aesthetic.
Above the granite benchtop, the cylindrical. range hood brings a significant innovation in the space. Hand-wrapped in aged brass and hanging from the centre of the ceiling, the rangehood is surrounded by a custom aged brass canopy that was handmade and treated to achieve the perfect aged look.
Walnut timber veneer cabinetry with solid Maris Grey granite flush-mounted kickers adds warmth throughout, and features hand-made aged brass pull handles. 50mm aged brass strips separate the door fronts on the pantry wall, which includes custom oak timber pull handles, stained to match the veneer.
The hidden pantry features new hardware technology, allowing for hidden bifold hardware with a perfect flow and soft close.
Judges' comments:
This kitchen has a personality like no other – the more you look at it, the better it gets.
It features unexpected finishes combinations, proportions and playful but sophisticated forms.
The details are clever and the space is hugely functional.
Runner-up:
TIDA International Kitchen of the Year
Poggenpohl Hampstead – London, UK
This kitchen was installed as part of the renovation of a listed building, so close liaison with the build team was required in order to successfully strengthen the walls to incorporate the hanging storage solutions as well as countertop clad shelving above the hob area.
The new kitchen needed to blend functionality and aesthetic appeal, creating a comfortable and visually pleasing environment for cooking, entertaining, and daily activities.
The owner requested bold countertops, and porcelain was selected for its durability. This also facilitated the use of printed book-matched slabs, achieving a pleasant vein matching opportunity on tops longer than the maximum slab lengths available.
The exterior wall of the space had a set of very large arched windows, which the design team felt could be complimented by a countertop bridge incorporating the sink - this is viewed directly upon entry into the room and soon became a focal design feature.
Judge's comments:
This is a kitchen that blends seamlessly with its setting. Key to this is the use of book-matched porcelain to contrast major surfaces with the more subtle cabinetry colour.
The result is a precisely though-out design that manages to convey a relaxed and welcoming ambiance.
Finalist:
TIDA International Kitchen of the Year
Balan Nambisan Architects (BNA) – Bangalore, India
This custom designed luxurious villa was designed in a warm contemporary style both in terms of architectural design as well as interior design and styling.
Using the expertise of traditional local artisans, three main materials – stone, wood and metal – are crafted into bespoke details and expressed in a contemporary manner throughout the home.
The design language flows into the open kitchen becoming an extension of the dining allowing for family and friends alike to gather.
Finalist:
TIDA International Kitchen of the Year
Diane Berry Kitchens – Southport, UK
This classic kitchen in a modern addition at the back of the home is neat and tidy, with a place for everything.
The designer incorporated double-height units reaching to three meters, to add scale and proportion, though it still provides storage for items used only very occasionally.
The decision not to have bar stools means the room is not over cluttered with seating, and encourages the family to use the dining table in front of the island instead, which also allows them to face the tv.
Concealing the ovens helps this space feel less like a kitchen, creating a more relaxed and calm space to simply showcasing the materials and not the appliances.
Finalist:
TIDA International Kitchen of the Year
Damian Hannah, German Kitchens – Raumati, New Zealand
The homeowners have a young, growing family of three children, a few pets, and are frequent entertainers, so their wish was for a large functional kitchen with lots of working and socialising spaces.
They also wanted a scullery or somewhere to hide mess away and keep the main kitchen clean and uncluttered.
With the homes proximity to the beach, the kitchen needed to connect to the outdoor dining areas and the outdoor kitchen where the family entertain, relax and cook together.
Plus there's also an underground wine cellar close to the bar and the main dining.
Judges' comments:
This kitchen is the definition of seamless design as it melds perfectly with every element surrounding it.
It has an effortless appearance, but you know every decision here was masterfully planned and executed.
Nothing is overlooked and nothing is overdone
Finalist:
TIDA International Kitchen of the Year
Shannon Pepper, Landmark Homes – Auckland, New Zealand
Designed as a spec home, this property was aimed at professional empty nesters who wanted a home close to the city and the beach, was easy to lock up and leave, and was stylish and sophisticated.
And those requirements particularly applied to the kitchen, which had to have visual impact, yet appeal to a variety of potential buyers.
High-end finishes such as veneer and porcelain were selected for being functional and very hard wearing, while adding to the visual attraction.
Judges' comments
Incredible attention to details, pleasing shapes and proportions make this kitchen a showstopper.
The lighting is beautifully done, and the organic floor choice is a contrast to the sleek, elegant and powerful finishes used throughout – but it makes the whole space work.
Finalist:
TIDA International Kitchen of the Year
Lori Carroll and Associates – Tucson, USA
In this project, the owner's request was simple: an updated kitchen that would deliver high-end style and everyday practicality.
A spectacular slab of Cielo quartzite delivered immediate inspiration, with clean lines introduced throughout to highlight what nature had already created.
Serving as the countertop & backsplash, the leathered stone grounds the space, delivering immediate visual interest.
Walnut cabinetry with integrated pulls allows for optimum function and simplicity while a custom metal hood cover is an unexpected accent.
Despite the minimalist design, even the smallest details are addressed with utmost care.
Finalist:
TIDA International Kitchen of the Year
LSA Architects – Melbourne, Australia
As part of the renovation of a home with heritage components, this rear addition provides a surprising contrast in scale and style to the original front of the home.
Exposed steel portals frame the 4.5m-high rear room and help define the separate functions within the space.
The kitchen anchors the back of this feature room, with its black cabinetry creating a visual perimeter frame for the space.
Finalist:
TIDA International Kitchen of the Year
Nar Bustamante, Nar Design Group – Sacramento, USA
The tall ceilings, clerestory windows, steel I-beam post, and wood ceiling give lightness to the kitchen space in this architectural home.
The kitchen brings a sense of cosiness to draw you in while maintaining a harmonious open concept space.
A quartersawn white oak kerf cut in dark raisin stain was selected for the cabinetry. The grain matched vertical kerf detail on the cabinets emphasized the verticality of the space.
Horizontal convergence of the honed Taj Mahal countertops lightens the palette. Both the island and back wall of the kitchen have mitred waterfall elements giving a furniture wrapped feeling to the kitchen.
Judges' comments:
Rich, dark-stained white oak cabinetry set against the lighter timbers of the floor and ceiling, and the subtly textured white tiled backsplash effectively draw the eye to the kitchen in this modern home.
Clever tall cabinet design allowed the designer to meant the owners' request to have no overhead cabinets, and helped established the kitchen's simple uncluttered lines.
Finalist:
TIDA International Kitchen of the Year
David Kane, Pepper Design – Melbourne, Australia
The retired owners were downsizing to this property that needed renovating, including a total revamp of the kitchen area to create a modern and functional space suitable for entertaining family and guests.
In keeping with the owners’ love of colour, the new kitchen features Poggenpohl cabinetry in Pine Green metallic gloss lacquer paired with Opal Grey.
This is complemented with the soft green and greys of Aquarzo natural stone – on the benchtops and on the floating cabinetry that extends into the adjacent living area.
Judges' comments:
The designer took a challenging space and through the choices of unique and luxurious combinations of timeless finishes, negative space, offsets and asymmetry, was able to achieve a warm, cohesive and timeless living environment.
This feels very personal, and is simple and impactful without any over-the-top techniques or standard default design applications.
Finalist:
TIDA International Kitchen of the Year
Sarah Robertson, Studio Dearborn – Nashville, USA
The homeowners of this new build on the outskirts were seeking privacy, serenity and a connection to nature in a new home for themselves and their five pets.
A specific request was to include reclaimed brick from one of the homeowner's home town – a feature that provided challenges in the integration of the cabinetry.
Rich blue/ black cabinetry contrasts with the pale oak floors and light brick. Soapstone countertops keep the palette clean, while the marble island top ads another dimension to the design.
Mid-century Arthur Umanoff vintage bar stools add some age and texture to the mix.
Judges' comments:
This eclectic mix of materials brings character and warmth to a highly functional ktichen.
This includes a wealth of storage options, including specific design features to accommodate the family pets.
Finalist:
TIDA International Kitchen of the Year
SGA – Auckland, New Zealand
For this new home for a professional couple moving into retirement, high priority was given to accessibility and livability within the home, and to its relationship with the developing gardens.
Morning sun reaches the kitchen through the garden room, while evening sun is enjoyed from the outdoor dining area adjacent to the kitchen.
Stacked sliders and level entry tiled floors blur the edge between outside and inside, allowing easy movement between spaces, and direct access to the adjacent herb and food gardens.
Finalist:
TIDA International Kitchen of the Year
Studio del Castillo – Melbourne, Australia
As the heart of the home in the truest sense, this kitchen combines familiar elements of a residential setting alongside unexpected commercial aspects.
Having spent significant time cheffing around the world, the owner wanted to integrate industrial aspects into the new kitchen, while ensuring it contributed to the life of the house for generations to come.
Despite its large scale, the design needed to overcome a number of imposed restrictions to accommodate the amount of cooking equipment and storage that needed to be included.
Finalist:
TIDA International Kitchen of the Year
Kate Gardham, Suede + Stone – Auckland, New Zealand
This penthouse apartment has stunning views but hadn’t been touched since it was originally built in the early 2000’s.
So, it was out with the old and with the new.
The kitchen was on the back wall of the open plan dining and living zone and has been the starting point for the progressive and total renovation of the apartment.
While the original kitchen was already positioned to take in the views, the revamped design had to address the challenge of fixed services that had to be retained.
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