With the Kitchen now realised as the hub of a home, today’s Kitchens demand much more than just a cooking space. Architect and Interior Designer Michael Drescher has responded to this with he’s own design in he’s Windsor residence.

What used to be a hidden hard to use space is now a Kitchen which stands tall within the home – the social hub and heart. As a highly used space where large volumes or food are prepared frequently for guests and home-bodies alike, an integral part of he’s own brief was a Kitchen that was spatially functional, interactive, flexible, and connected to both indoor and outdoor living. The Kitchen had to be able to work hard, but be able to rest as a beautiful object as well.

Balancing function is finish. Natural light streams in from the adjacent courtyard throughout the day, playing on the rich textures and colours of the black timber, porcelain benchtops and concrete flooring. The connection to the courtyard and adjacent park played a vital role in material  selections. They had to complement the natural colours of the landscape.

Evidence of the architect\'s strong eye for detailing, connects materials effortlessly through shadowlines and planes. Restrained use of colour, and the use of an Alternative Surfaces flooring; creates the natural beauty of concrete floor whilst living with the ease and warmth of latex polymer.

The result created is a streamlined and intuitive Kitchen which is not only focussed on design and function within a home, but responds to the rich Architectural history around it