Urban cities have already become crammed with people and now that the population has reached over 7 billion, places will become smaller and smaller, requiring ingenious designs such as the Tower Kuche to function conveniently and easily. Although space-saving kitchen designs have been conceived and even created before, the Tower Kuche is especially innovative. It is like a skyscraper for the home, holding everything it needs within each tower.
Designed by Philippe Starck for German manufacturer Warendorf, the Tower Kuche takes up just under 11 square feet of space. One is reserved as the hot tower, which holds the oven and microwave while the other is referred to as the cold tower since it houses the fridge and freezer. Working together, the Tower Kuche does it all.
Crammed Skyscraper Kitchens
The Tower Kuche Occupies Under Eleven Square Feet of Space
Trend Themes
1. Small Space Living - Ingenious designs for small spaces such as the Tower Kuche will become increasingly necessary as urban living spaces become smaller and smaller.
2. Modular Kitchens - Modular kitchen designs like the Tower Kuche will become more popular since they can be customized and easily assembled to fit any space requirement.
3. Multi-functional Furniture - The trend towards multi-functional furniture will continue to grow as seen in the Tower Kuche, which combines all necessary kitchen appliances into one modular unit.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchen Design - Companies involved in kitchen design can explore innovative modular kitchen designs and develop similar products to the Tower Kuche to meet the needs of future small-space living consumers.
2. Interior Design - Interior design companies can incorporate small space living solutions such as the Tower Kuche into their designs and develop similar solutions to cater to the needs of urban living consumers.
3. Appliance Manufacturing - Appliance manufacturers can develop modular kitchen appliances, such as ovens and refrigerators, that can easily fit into small spaces and meet the needs of urban living consumers like the Tower Kuche.