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Architect: Milvia Hannah, German
Kitchens
Cabinetry: Alno Class horizontal
woodgrain carbon oak veneer and Alno
Charme high gloss white laminate
Benchtops: 130mm stainless steel
Flooring: Polished concrete
Sink: Filo Quadra from Heritage
Hardware
Oven, cooktop, dishwasher: Miele
Ventilation: Asko
Refrigeration: Liebherr
Waste disposal: InSinkErator
Story by Charles Moxham
Photography by Paul McCredie

casual seating and ensures easy access via bifold
doors to the deck. Given the length and width of
the benchtop, internal steel bracing was required
to achieve the cantilever. The homeowners
had asked for this prominent element to float,
without the visual clutter of a support.
“The kitchen achieves a minimalist aesthetic
that belies its function in other ways, too.
The minimalist hob and double sinks
merge discreetly into the benchtop and are
positioned away from the public eye.”
A polished concrete floor runs throughout
the house, visually grounding the kitchen and

offering another connection between spaces.
“With windows on three sides, the finished
kitchen is light, open and a pleasure to use,”
says the designer.
This kitchen was highly commended in the
Trends International Design Awards.

Facing page top: Internal steel
support was required to achieve this
cantilevered benchtop. This feature
offers a relaxed connection between
the outdoor and indoor living areas.

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Facing page lower: The designer
continued the stainless steel surfaces
right out to the windows, reinforcing
the a link to the outdoors.

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Above left: The sinks are strategically
positioned out of sight from the
dining area just around the corner.

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