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Above: The black glass and Sandpine timber cabinet fronts are contrasted with cabinet faces in an Apple Green RAL colour. A sample of this was produced in Germany and sent to New Zealand for the client’s approval. Floating the central cabinet units contributes to the dynamic of the overall composition and accentuates the cooking zone. Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jamie Cobel 40 The cabinet units under the hob are elevated and suspended to highlight the cooking area, while the tall units are set at different heights to create a stepped effect and accommodate the differing ceiling levels. The Apple Green RAL colour was chosen by the owners. Part of the overall brief was to connect the kitchen with the scenic outlook, says Farmilo. “To achieve this, we introduced a raised bar table set at right angles to the long dimension of the island. Seating on both sides of this creates a social atmosphere and the inside seats offer views out to the estuary.” search | save | share at trendsideas.com resources & more images 46293 at trendsideas.com more tida projects tida at trendsideas.com a video about this project 46297 at trendsideas.com nz imported kitchen winner 2015