For the past thirty years, the Kitchen Design Contest has been a beacon of excellence, showcasing the remarkable creativity and innovation of the global design community,” said Jim Bakke, president and CEO of Sub-Zero Group, Inc. “These professionals and their projects exemplify the pinnacle of kitchen design, and we are proud to honor their exceptional work as they shape the future of the industry.”

En el Concurso de Diseño de Cocinas 2022-2023, se presentaron más de 1.600 propuestas procedentes de 11 países y 44 estados, de las cuales 57% correspondían a diseñadores que participaban por primera vez. Las propuestas presentaban una gran variedad de estilos de diseño, como el tradicional, el contemporáneo y el de transición, siendo este último el más popular, con más de 40% de las propuestas.

Finalists were selected by a panel of seven esteemed architects, kitchen designers, and interior designers – all previous winners of the Kitchen Design Contest – through extensive review and deliberation at the Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove headquarters in Madison. The 2022-2023 judging panel included Davy Swanenberg of Culimaat High-End Kitchens (Netherlands), Mark Stumer of Mojo Stumer Associates (Greenvale, NY), Martin de Sousa of Designström (Toronto, ON), Martin Holliday of Chiselwood (United Kingdom), Mick De Giulio of de Giulio design (Chicago, IL), Sandra Agurto of Cabinetry Creations, Inc. (Orlando, FL), and Stacy Eisenmann of Eisenmann Architecture (Albany, CA).

“The Kitchen Design Contest holds significant importance in the design world and continues to set the standard for recognizing innovation and talent in kitchen design,” remarked judge Mark Stumer. “With thousands of submissions and a rigorous judging process, each entry is meticulously evaluated to ensure that only the best designs are celebrated for their creativity.”

All Finalists and the Student Winner will receive a trip for two to attend the Winners’ Summit and Gala, held from October 13-16, 2024, at the Breakers Resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The Summit offers design professionals an opportunity to come together and celebrate their achievements. The 13 Global Winners will be announced at the Gala, honoring their accomplishments in design across the following categories: first-, second-, and third-place in each of the Contemporary, Transitional, and Traditional design categories, First-Time Entrant, Small Space Kitchen, and Best Use Outside of Kitchen. The previously announced Student Winner will also be recognized.

Para poder participar en el concurso era necesario que el diseño y la construcción estuvieran totalmente finalizados dentro del periodo del concurso, comprendido entre el 1 de enero de 2022 y el 31 de diciembre de 2023. Tanto los diseños de cocinas de interior como de exterior debían cumplir una serie de criterios específicos para garantizar la diversidad de los participantes.

Créditos
Crédito del distribuidor: Snaidero DC Metro
Architect Credit: Christian Zapatka, AIA, FAAR – Christian Zapatka Architect, PLLC
Crédito del constructor: Alliance Builders, LLC
Fotos: Studio Trejo