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Issue 62 - Living in the Environment Issue

Issue 62

Living in the Environment Issue

Issue 62 is the first issue of the year and always a great time to put our best foot forward. With Adam Goodrum, the loveliest man in design, as Guest Editor, we draw on his insights as a furniture designer, artist and educator to look at the makers shaping our design world. Sustainability has never been more important, and increasingly this is a consideration from the start with projects designed to address their immediate environment as well as the longevity of the planet. From the coldest winters to the most tropical of summers, addressing how we live in the environment is crucial to creating the perfect home.

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Habitus Loves… EuroCucina: Technology of the Kitchen 2014
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Habitus Loves… EuroCucina: Technology of the Kitchen 2014

The Milan Furniture Fair 2014 this year encompassed EuroCucina, showcasing the world-leading design brands specialising in modular kitchens and kitchen appliances. Here we pick out some of the best appliances we saw – and we’re pretty convinced that they’re going to take your kitchen experience into completely new territories! Alice Blackwood reports.


PowerClean™ dishwasher

Created by: Whirlpool

Why we love it: The built-in version of the Whirlpool 6TH SENSE PowerClean™ Dishwasher with PowerDry option features sturdier racks, a flexi-load system with foldable section and beautiful dark grey detailing. Most important is a self-cleaning filter with Turbidity Sensor that varies the cycle according to turbidity.

Where you can get it: Winning Appliances

Futura ventilation unit

Created by: Elica

Why we love it: Futura (from GUTMANN) is an extendible trough ventilation unit with invisible exhaust. Minimalist in its aesthetic, Futura combines stainless steel and glass elements with LED-effect lighting. The entire module can disappear into the counter top at the bush of a button. It’s also a red dot design award winner.

Where you can get it: Elica

Ovens 200 Series

Created by: Gaggenau

Why we love it: These beautiful and elegant ovens are built and flush-fitted into their surroundings. Colour variations include Gaggenau Anthracite, Metallic or Silver. Another innovation is the ovens’ control module with touch display operation combined with two easy-to-use rotary knobs.

Where you can get it: Gaggenau

Cantina Wine Fridge
Cantina Wine Fridge

Created by: KitchenAid

Why we love it: To celebrate its 95th anniversary, Kitchen Aid has created a new aesthetic for its major kitchen appliances. You may have spied the lovely red medallions on the handles of this wine fridge – it’s engraved with the KitchenAid logo and the brand’s year of origin, 1919.

Where you can get it: KitchenAid

Induction cooktop with built-in wok (Model: KM 6356)

Created by: Miele

Why we love it: Isn’t this just beautiful? The wok trough is integrated into the ceramic glass screen and allows for precise power control. And the product even comes with a matching wok pan. Seamless and sleek.

Where you can get it: Miele

Smeg Appliances
Smeg Appliances

Created by: Smeg

Why we love it: Moving into a completely new category, Smeg presented a particularly lush range of kitchen appliances, encompassing toasters, kettles, stand mixers and blenders. 1950s Retro in style, the Smeg appliances come in a range of eye-popping Smeg colours.

Where you can get it: Smeg

FreeInduction cooktop

Created by: Neff

Why we love it: With the Neff FreeInduction cooktops you can use the entire glass ceramic surface to heat your pans – not matter the size or shape. Each pot or pan can be placed anywhere and controlled individually.

Where you can get it: Sampford IXL

FreshPlus fridge-freezers
FreshPlus fridge-freezers

Created by: Electrolux

Why we love it: As the chosen supplier to almost 50% of Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe, Electrolux refrigerators feature exclusive TwinTech® cooling inspired by the technology found in professional restaurant kitchens. This means that your food stays fresh for at least an extra 6 days!

Where you can get it: Electrolux

 


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Issue 62 - Living in the Environment Issue

Issue 62

Living in the Environment Issue

Issue 62 is the first issue of the year and always a great time to put our best foot forward. With Adam Goodrum, the loveliest man in design, as Guest Editor, we draw on his insights as a furniture designer, artist and educator to look at the makers shaping our design world. Sustainability has never been more important, and increasingly this is a consideration from the start with projects designed to address their immediate environment as well as the longevity of the planet. From the coldest winters to the most tropical of summers, addressing how we live in the environment is crucial to creating the perfect home.

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