Across the globe, Gaggenau is recognised for its commitment to design excellence, to crafting a legacy that is driven by innovation while remaining uncompromising on quality. Through the years, Gaggenau’s range of appliances have provided their users with state-of-the-art experiences, where form and function collide to create products that are second to none.
This year, Gaggenau is looking to shine the spotlight on kitchens that showcase the same commitment to excellence. Its new awards program – Gaggenau Kitchen of the Year – will celebrate kitchens that stand above the rest, setting a new standard for kitchen design the world over.
Open to professional kitchen designers, architects, interior designers, builders and developers from Australia, the Kitchen of the Year will acknowledge kitchens that speak to the pursuit of excellence.
The 2021 Kitchen of the Year will be judged by an astute panel, who have themselves created a legacy of outstanding design and innovation. This year’s panel comprises of Neil Burley, Sue Carr, Miriam Fanning, Damian Hannah, Clement Lee, Raj Nandan and Robert Warner, who will each asses the entries on their concept, execution, design innovation and originality.
Entry is open to all kitchens in multi-residential apartments or residential homes that are located in Australia and have been completed between 1 January 2018 and 30 April 2021. Kitchens should feature three Gaggenau major domestic appliances and be submitted along with professional photography to be considered.
The Gaggenau Kitchen of the Year will be awarded on a regional basis, acknowledging four outstanding submissions from SA/WA/NT; VIC/TAS; NSW/ACT and QLD respectively. There will also be an additional award – Best of the Best – bestowed to the kitchen that most impresses the judging panel from the shortlist of regional entries.
Befitting of a company that has carved out a true global identity, the winners and shortlisters of this award will be welcomed into this network, with their projects shared across regional and international touchpoints.
In addition, all regional winners will be awarded with an exclusive gastronomy experience, including return flights for two, accommodation and an intimate dinner in a Gaggenau showroom.
The winner of the Best of the Best award will also receive a trip to Europe. This prize will include return airfares for two, 5-star accommodation, transfers, a factory tour at Lipsheim and a culinary experience.
The contest is open until 30 April 2021, with the shortlist announced on 29 July 2021. The winner’s announcement ceremony will be held in September 2021.
Gaggenau is looking forward to seeing the exceptional calibre of design that the Australian design community is renowned for. For further information or to enter the award, visit https://www.gaggenau.com.au/experience/news-and-events/kitchen-of-the-year
