The Expressive Series and Minimalistic Series share Gaggenau’s focus on craftsmanship and professional-grade performance, while presenting contrasting approaches to design – and they are here in our region from October.
The Expressive Series is the company’s first new cavity range in nearly 20 years. It comprises ovens, combi-steam ovens, combi-microwave ovens, fully automatic espresso machines, warming drawers and vacuuming drawers. Each piece is designed as both a high-performing culinary tool and a striking architectural element.
“The Expressive Series is about redefining how appliances shape the kitchen,” says Sven Baacke, Head of Design at Gaggenau. “It creates a strong visual boundary, with each detail carefully considered to deliver both impact and precision.”
A central element of the design is the dual-frame composition. The outer frame establishes a boundary within the kitchen, while the inner frame highlights a passepartout of Gaggenau Stainless Steel behind smoked glass. The floating control ring and hidden digital interface illuminate on approach, combining tactility with advanced interaction.
Sören Strayle, User Interaction and Interface Designer at Gaggenau, explains further: “This floating ring was designed to introduce tangible interaction within an advanced digital interface. By hiding the display behind glass and letting the ring stand alone, we create a compelling balance of physical and digital design.”
The Expressive Series oven features 15 heating modes, more than 160 pre-set programs, and a side-hinged automatic door with a concealed grill element. A pyrolytic cleaning system that reaches 485 °C with an odour-reducing catalyser is included for convenience.
“The Expressive Series is more than a new range—it’s a testament to our commitment to merging technology and design in a meaningful way,” says Dr. Peter Goetz, Managing Director of Gaggenau. Alexander Stuhler, Industrial Designer at Gaggenau.
Alexander Stuhler, Industrial Designer at Gaggenau, adds that “it transforms the kitchen into a space that is not only highly functional but also deeply engaging, inviting people to connect with the design in a way that is both immersive and memorable.”
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Meanwhile, the Minimalistic Series has been designed as a refined counterpart, emphasising visual reduction and architectural integration. It includes ovens, combi-steam ovens, combi-microwave ovens, coffee machines, warming drawers, and vacuuming drawers.
“Where the Expressive Series draws the eye with sculptural framing, the Minimalistic Series seeks clarity through absence. Guided by the principle of ‘perfection through restraint,’ it allows appliances to recede into their environment while maintaining an unmistakable presence,” says Sven Baacke.
The series is defined by two linear ventilation profiles, a single floating control ring, and handleless appliances with concealed displays. Finishes are available in Gaggenau Sterling or Gaggenau Onyx, each featuring subtle metallic particles that respond to light. The ovens offer the same high-level performance as the Expressive Series, with advanced automatic programs, a high-performance bottom heat system, and a five-layer glass door supporting pyrolytic self-cleaning.
“The Minimalistic Series represents our continued pursuit of timeless design. It is our most reduced series to date, honouring the idea that the most powerful forms are often the simplest,” concludes Goetz.
Both collections will be available across Australia and New Zealand from October 2025.
