Kitchens remain one of the most important rooms in both residential and commercial interior design. In a commercial setting, the efficiency of operating a food dependent business is largely related to the work flow in the kitchen. Poggenpohl is a German company that brings its innovative designs into commercial kitchen settings. It is easy to under spend on a kitchen to find out later that it is the heart and soul of a food oriented business. Here you see perfect form and function in the picture. Every element of the kitchen has its place and purpose. I picture a white tablecloth restaurant, a trendy eatery, or a nice hotel associated with this design. You have to imagine that the beauty of this kitchen would also touch the employees and make them feel that they are working for the best in the business.
At Furniture Fashion, we are big fans of modernism and enjoy the simplicity, form, and function offered by this style of design. I was moved when read a statement from Poggenpohl about its thoughts on modern purism.
"Derived from cubism by Le Corbusier, purism is the art movement oriented towards the severe form and clear structure of composition which also found its expression in the Bauhaus school of design. Modern purism from Poggenpohl is based on this tradition, applying it to the design and functionality of the modern kitchen. "
There is truth in that statement when I look at pictures of their work. There is little left to waste and a push to get to the core of the purpose of each component in the overall design. Everything belongs, fits together, and yet provides its own unique look and overall blend. Though they are a German based company, there are showrooms and dealers all over the world where you can see their creations up close and personal.
If you are in need of a drafting table or a CAD workstation then this combination unit from Modern School Supplies may be the perfect place to design your next masterpiece. This well equipped desk offers a lockable storage compartment for CPU, keyboard, and digitizer that is accessible from the front and back. The combination drafting table/ CAD workstation allows traditional drafting work to be transferred to the computer all in one well equipped area. The surface measures 30"d x 42"w with a ¾" thick Fiberesin top fixed at 7° angle. Fiberesin drawing surface is designed for use with a parallel rule as shown in photo or drafting machine. The base is made of maple reinforced hardwood with CNC joint construction bringing the overall dimensions to 42"w x 39"d x 30"h.
Tower CPU Security Cabinet: (inside dimensions) 9 ½"w x 22 ¼"d x 19 ¼"h
How many people have a "swimming pool" and do everything but swim in it. The average back yard pool is perfect for all the cooling down and relaxing with friends you can stand, but when it comes to getting beneficial exercise Endless Pools can help. The Endless Pool is a counter-current swimming pool and water exercise machine that is small enough to fit inside a home or patio area and costs no more to maintain than a hot tub. The Endless Pool is distinguished from a jetted swim spa because it has a high volume non turbulent water flow that is wider than your body, and deeper than your stroke with temperature control. The current is also free of bubbles and is speed adjustable from very slow to racer speed, and all the parts of the Endless Pool Kit are able to fit through a 24" doorway making it ideal to fit in existing spaces. In more recent times aquatic therapy and water exercise have been used as low impact forms of rehabilitation and aerobic respiration.
Dietiker is a Switzerland company with a rich tradition in furniture manufacturing that began in 1878. Over its history, Dietiker has introduced many innovative designs to the market through designers that include Edliff Bandixen, Bruno Ray, and Burkhard Vogtherr. Featured here is the Relounge designed by Greutmann Bolzern. This chair received the Gold Award at IIDEX/NeoCon, Canada's largest design exposition event. Everything about this chair has purpose, with no wasted materials or space. The streamlined cushioning coupled with the sleek metal frame make this chair a winner.
