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3 Aussie kitchen designers win big on the international stage

How’s this for an Aussie success story?! Three prominent Australian designers have won big at the global Sub-Zero and Wolf Kitchen Design Contest in San Diego, California. With only 10 global winners, Australians took home 30% of the awards… Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi!

The Farm. Photography by Michael Nicholson

For over 20 years, American luxury appliance brands Sub-Zero and Wolf have honoured designers who incorporate their products, while pushing the boundaries of kitchen design. This year more than 1,500 entries were received from 24 countries representing three design styles – traditional, transitional and contemporary.

The three Australian designers to take home top gongs were Miriam Fanning of Mim Design, Tony Chenchow and Stephanie Little of Chenchow Little Architects and Fergus Scott of Fergus Scott Architects. Let’s take a closer look…

DFR Residence by Mim Design | 1st Place Global Winner: Transitional Kitchen

DRF Residence. Photography by Sharyn Cairns

This timeless and modern kitchen effortlessly retains its Edwardian interior architecture. Featuring milky undertones with marble benchtops, they are complemented by white oiled oak floors and royal blue cushions.

DRF Residence. Photography by Sharyn Cairns

Appliances used in kitchen:

  • Wolf products: contemporary m series oven, contemporary m series steam oven, integrated warming drawer and contemporary induction cooktop.
  • Sub-Zero products: fully integrated fridge with two freezer drawers.

Darling Point Apartment by Chenchow Little Architects | First-Time Entry Winner

Darling Point Apartment. Photography by Peter Bennetts

This kitchen fit-out sought to capture and embrace the geometry of the original 1970s apartment , giving it renewed life and accentuating the panoramic views.

Darling Point Apartment. Photography by Peter Bennetts

Appliances used in kitchen:

  • Wolf products: cooktop, microwave, oven and warming drawer.
  • Sub-Zero products: fridge/freezer, wine fridge and under bench fridge.

The Farm by Fergus Scott Architects | 1st Place Global Winner: Contemporary Kitchen

The Farm. Photography by Michael Nicholson

This massive modern, coastal retreat is located on a spectacular windswept headland on the south-east coast of Australia. The architecture is responsive to the climate and integrated with the landscape.

The Farm. Photography by Michael Nicholson

Appliances used in kitchen:

  • Wolf products: 60″ dual fuel range – six burners, infrared charbroiled and infrared griddle.
  • Sub-Zero products: 42″ built-in side-by-side refrigerator/freezer with dispenser.

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By Olivia Shead

When she's not writing for Interiors Addict, Olivia is now a TV and radio news producer. She's a journalism graduate of UTS Sydney.

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