Open Contemporary Kitchen by William Landeros

2011 NKBA Design Competition - Open Plan Kitchen: Third Place

A clean, sleek kitchen graces this penthouse residence. This was accomplished by anchoring the space with a gleaming dark wood floor and then building a palette of stainless steel, grey anodized aluminum, black oak, and warm Alder veneer wood. Horizontal lines create a sculptural effect and can be seen throughout in stainless steel handles, horizontal wood veneers, wine storage shelves, and the 9 cm.-thick edge of a prominent Alder countertop for casual dining. The see-through visibility of the kitchen into the extended living space created the need for every detail in the kitchen elevation to be finished with a panel on top to conceal cabinetry below. A floating buffet and horizontal hood suspended above the cook top complete the look for this kitchen set high above a city.

Co-designer: Jed MacKenzie, CKD