Where do you find design inspiration?
Our architectural and design background - we are both graduates from design universities - is the basis of our work. Having this background will help us understand the deep complexities of the kitchen spaces. Understanding function, ergonometrics and the nature of materials comes way before any consideration is made regarding style, atmosphere and "looks". European design has always been our source of inspiration when it comes to defining our style.

How do you approach the design process?
Again, our architectural background and more specifically the "idea of space" helps us as guidance in our design process. We need to have a thorough understanding of the space as a whole, before we start designing. Sketching freehand and doodling possible functional arrangements is the basis of our design process. We can’t avoid getting involved in how the 3rd dimension will be part of the design. Kitchen design is not only about covering walls with cabinets. We need to see our concepts create a space and not only a utilitarian sequence of boxes.

How does your aesthetic standout amongst designers/architects?
We try to always maintain the amount of materials added in the space to a minimum. Two or three materials are enough to make a space elegant and distinct. Straight lines, long runs and never curves are some of the rules we have when we design a kitchen space.

What is the greatest value you provide your client?
In these times of overexposure to information, our value is to synthesize the myriad of ideas a client comes with, in a meeting. More and more we see clients with comments like "we are confused we don’t know what to do"… Screening the abundance of information and guiding the client through the selection of materials, appliances and organizing their space is our most important value.

What does the Sub-Zero and Wolf Kitchen Design Contest mean to you?
It is a demanding initiative that challenges us to generate projects with a strong design thinking process. It helps us make a stand before the rest of the competition and show to the world the level of design and management capability of our company that makes us the "ones to go with". We also like to get the client involved in the process and make them feel the value of their award winning kitchen.

Where do you see kitchen design going in the next 5 years?
Exploration of new materials and intuitive shapes that will improves the functionality of the kitchen. Presentation of multi-tasking appliances and furniture will simplify and increase the comfort during the cooking process. Conceptualizing in the modern world the ancient techniques and ways of doing, will allow keeping the industry going and preparing us for the future.