Using Gaggenau appliances, design studio Sujonohun imagines a luxurious concept inspired by the motif of travel
Gaggenau’s illustrious history started with a spark—the appliance brand began as a hammer mill and nail forge in Gaggenau, Germany. During the 19th century, the focus on metalworks progressively shifted to the production of farm machinery, followed by a specialisation in oven enamel, which later contributed to the success of its stoves.
In 1956, the German brand marked another milestone with its built-in appliances; the predecessors of the stylish range it now carries. Influenced by the Bauhaus axiom of “form follows function”, the manufacturer produces appliances that combine streamlined design with state-of-the-art functions. Today, many restaurants and homes around the world use Gaggenau appliances within their kitchens; products that celebrate the brand’s commitment to craftsmanship and innovation.
We challenge three studios to create kitchen concepts inspired by the brand’s storied history and minimalist design; here, design studio Sujonohun integrates verdant foliage into the kitchen to turn it into the visual centrepiece of the home.
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For Sujono Lim and Molina Hun, each new project is an opportunity to craft a transformative experience through design and space. The co-founders of Sujonohun observe that kitchens may not often become the focal point of an apartment, particularly when one considers the size of modern homes in Singapore. “The kitchen is often at the end or by the side of the main highlight, the living room or dining room,” they explain.
Thus when they approached the design of this luxury kitchen for a bachelor’s apartment, they decided to elevate the kitchen into the “heart of a home” with a travel-inspired concept that integrates an indoor garden into the kitchen.
