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For many, picturing a three-dimensional space from looking at a two-dimensional representation is next to impossible one of the reasons why architects have always built scale models of their designs.

Advances in technology have meant that virtual walk-throughs of a given space are now commonplace. But still, nothing quite succeeds like a real-life example.

Which is why the Auckland office of kitchen hardware innovator Blum is also a 310m² showroom for clients and designers to test drive the product, says managing director Michael Hawkins.

"The showroom incorporates a series of scenarios demonstrating the breadth of the Blum product three kitchens, a living room, office, bathroom and wardrobe.

"The test-drive kitchen contains fully loaded units mounted on castors. This allows clients to come in and arrange their kitchen design at a 1:1 scale."

Similarly, the functional lab-kitchen presents the benefits of ergonomics and practicality through live cooking shows.

"Across the showroom, each display is fully fitted with orga-line and implementations so kitchen buyers get a real feel for how each unit can be organised and the storage space available," says Hawkins.

For more details, contact Blum New Zealand, 621 Rosebank Rd, Avondale, Auckland 1026, phone (09) 820 5051, fax (09) 828 1096. Email: info.nz@blum.com. Website: www.blum.com.

Story by: Trendsideas

17 Apr, 2012

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