Residential Architect Magazine: architects' choice: kitchen

carolina blues

Mon, 6 Jun 2011 03:29:38 EST

Frank Harmon Architect: Jacob's Creek Stone Co.'s Nor Carla Bluestone.

Lighten up

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:08:59 EST

Swatt Architects: Concreteworks Studio's concrete countertops and bathtubs are embedded with fiber optics that are invisible during the day and glow at night.

fast track

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 03:43:05 EST

Kuth/Ranieri Architects: Miele convection steam oven.

valli high

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 02:54:10 EST

EFM Design: Door levers and cabinet pulls from Italian manufacturer Valli&Valli.

pack mentality

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 03:41:02 EST

Kuth/Ranieri Architects: The 36-inch rangetop from Wolf Appliance.

counter move

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 02:51:50 EST

Blip Design: PaperStone’s Certified Series countertops.

Crystal Persuasion

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:00:58 EST

Richardson Architects: DuPont's Zodiaq surfacing is made from 93 percent quartz crystal, giving it a depth and radiance and making it strong, durable, and heat- and scratch-resistant.

Trough Love

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:12:21 EST

Michelle Kaufmann Designs: Kohler's stainless steel trough sink is 33 inches long with a basin depth of nearly 6 inches. A wire rack and wire storage basket are included accessories.

Cool Design

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:00:45 EST

Van Dam Architecture and Design: Sub-Zero's handbuilt refrigerator/freezers are designed with dual cooling systems, electronic controls, and an alarm to alert homeowners when the door is ajar.

Axor Answer

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 11:59:50 EST

Baylis Architects: Hansgrohe's Axor plumbing line includes styles for the kitchen and bath and can be speced in chrome, brushed nickel, and satinox, as well as with PVD finishes.

Tough Choice

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:12:15 EST

Val Glitsch, FAIA, Architect: IceStone surfacing is made of recycled glass and cement and slabs measure 52½ inches wide, 96 inches long, and 1¼ inches thick.

Raw Hide

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:10:08 EST

Val Glitsch, FAIA, Architect: Silestone Leather quartz-based surfacing and is made from 93 percent quartz and 7 percent resins and color.

Germane German

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:09:18 EST

Val Glitsch, FAIA, Architect: Bulthaup's high-end cabinets allow for versatility and mobility in the kitchen with freestanding units as well as wall-hung units.

ROHL With It

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:10:28 EST

Fung + Blatt Architects: ROHL's Shaws Original handmade kitchen sink is made from acid- and alkali-resistant fireclay and comes in single- and double-bowl configurations.

Forma and Function

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 12:01:45 EST

Roger Ferris + Partners: Boffi's collection of kitchen and bath products are manufactured in a diverse mix of materials—stainless steel, anodized aluminum, and wood veneers among them. Base and upper units can be speced in a variety of sizes.

Outgoing Lam

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:45:52 EST

Semple Brown Design: Abet Laminiti's yellow laminates

architects' choice

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:04:26 EST

archi-tectonics: Boffi's line of kitchen and bath furnishings include streamlined basins and sinks in limestone, ceramic, and stainless steel.

viking conqueror

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 03:37:50 EST

albertsson hansen architecture: Viking's ranges come in gas, dual-fuel, and electric models, with convection baking and porcelain covered cast-iron grates.

cuisine supreme

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 03:18:43 EST

good architecture: LaCanche Ranges come in several sizes with removable searing grills and griddle plates, plate-warming cabinets, and external rotisseries.

solid pretender

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:06:54 EST

ms-31: Avonite's Studio Collection Frosted Glass solid surfacing emulates glass, concrete and metal and comes in a range of textures and colors.