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What looks like a simple kitchen design is anything but
A finalist in the Home of the Year 2016, this Auckland home makes kitchen design look simple.
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This Home of the Year 2016 finalist features a kitchen by architect Anthony Hoete that masters "streamlined simplicity." The design treats cabinetry as large-scale furniture, creating a pared-back look that is deceptively complex to achieve.
Key materials include Tasmanian oak veneer cabinets and Honed Statuarietto marble benchtops, paired with appliances from Miele and Fisher & Paykel. For timber veneer care, the architect recommends sealing it with a non-toxic, water-based product like Carver AquaHit for durability.
Architect Anthony Hoete explains the project.
Q&A with architect Anthony Hoete
A finalist in the Home of the Year 2016, this home has a carefully calculated asymmetry. How does the kitchen fit in with that?
It’s complicated to make simplicity look this good. Was part of the success the fact your clients are engineers and you all have an appreciation for fine details?
Any tips for choosing timber veneer for kitchen cabinets?
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The consent process for the house took 10 years. What changes in kitchen design have you seen in that time?
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