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Ask anyone about kitchen design and they will describe a product that surrounds the user, enveloping them with functional capability and placing the gastronomic conductor in the centre of the orchestra pit. 
This design contradicts this notion, shying away from the user.  It appears to press itself against the wall in an attempt to get away from the approaching danger, a dangerous human presence that will see this kitchen frisked and searched until it becomes barren and empty!  Used!
However this design is extremely functional allowing the user to move through zones towards the cooking area.  This is a galley kitchen with a kink!
The inside out format of this design mixed with back lit green glass and wood veneer gives it a real presence and allows it to dominate the architectural space.  The Mogul loves the contradictions within this design and the blatant desire to challenge conformity!  

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  1. ArneSalvesen20 April 2011 at 21:19

    Very curious as to what's on the other side of the kitchen. Assuming another room of course, but would love to see a floorplan. Great use of space.

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  2. Kitchen Mogul21 April 2011 at 09:37

    Thanks for the comment Arne. One can only imagine that the other side of the room is equally stunning!

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