Design research studio Chmara.Rosinke, which is based in Berlin and Vienna, recently released its design concepts for experimental kitchens that look toward the future of cooking. The kitchen concepts are said to respond to themes of "ergonomics, ecology, and delight." In other words, Chmara.Rosinke attempts to reimagine the future of cooking on a personal, social, and cultural level as authentically tied to better accessibility and sustainability practices.
There are a total of four experimental kitchen designs that are "freed from the constraints of a typical fitted kitchen." NPK01, for example, prioritizes energy efficiency. OFIS Kitchen, on the other hand, boasts a more minimalist approach to cooking, embracing only the absolute necessities.
The overall mobility of the experimental kitchen units allows for more flexibility. Chmara.Rosinke also wasn't shy about exploring the trends of post-pandemic cooking with designs like NPK01.
Freestanding Experimental Kitchens
Chmara.Rosinke Came Up with Some Futuristic Kitchen Designs
Trend Themes
1. Experimental Kitchens - Designing experimental kitchens that prioritize eco-friendliness, energy-efficiency, and minimalism creates an opportunity for kitchen-appliance companies to disrupt the traditional design market.
2. Post-pandemic Cooking - Exploring post-pandemic cooking trends in experimental kitchen design provides an opportunity for appliance manufacturers to innovate towards contactless and hygienic kitchen features.
3. Mobile Kitchens - The flexibility provided by experimental kitchen units that are not constrained by typical fitted kitchen designs offers an opportunity for restaurant businesses to prototype and test mobile food establishments with different menus using these innovative designs.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing - Designing experimental kitchens that prioritize eco-friendliness, energy-efficiency, and minimalism creates an opportunity for kitchen-appliance companies to disrupt the traditional design market.
2. Interior Design - Incorporating experimental kitchens into interior designs offers an opportunity for interior designers to create unique and sustainable kitchen spaces for clients.
3. Restaurant Industry - The flexibility provided by experimental kitchen units that are not constrained by typical fitted kitchen designs offers an opportunity for restaurant businesses to prototype and test mobile food establishments with different menus using these innovative designs.