How Gaggenau embodies holistic kitchen design

The egg-laying lizard has probably still not been bred. But a kitchen system that fulfils all individual wishes and at the same time has exactly the design that architects and planners are looking for: Gaggenau offers such modern all-rounders for a wide range of projects, manufactured with precise technology and genuine craftsmanship.

Gaggenau has always had the whole picture in mind. As a premium kitchen appliance manufacturer, it expresses a passion for cooking and knows how to stage kitchens as the (secret) centre of a living project. And because there is no single solution that is perfect for every property, Gaggenau's full range can be planned and executed flexibly to fit a variety of aesthetics. 

One way the Munich-based company achieves its high standard is through its own design support team, reachable at DesignSupport@gaggenau.com, which advises professionals and helps to implement concepts and ideas precisely. The key is communication. A direct contact person is available to assist architects and planners in every planning phase, while a global team is committed to facilitating specific designs, special technologies or suitable constructions.

The basis for this is Gaggenau's broad portfolio, with individual appliances designed to function as systems and complement each other. What unites them is not only the excellent workmanship, timeless aesthetics and innovative technology, but also the claim to optimise all professional kitchen processes: for private kitchens and for individual requirements. 

A good example of how Gaggenau designs the kitchen as a unit is its new multifunctional culinary warming drawer, which can do more than just heat dishes. With an optimal heat distribution of up to 80 °C, it boasts the perfect conditions for slow cooking, but is also ideal for keeping prepared food warm, defrosting, drying fruit and herbs, proofing dough or melting chocolate. At the same time, it is easy to clean thanks to a hygienic glass base and easy to use with an intuitive touch control panel.

The sizes and integration options ensure flexibility in installation and combination in series 200 and 400 designs. Placed below other Gaggenau appliances and coffee machines, or simply under the worktop – fully integrated with a furniture front. Together with a vacuuming drawer from the range, the warming drawer takes sous vide cooking to a new level with convenience. 

But Gaggenau goes much further when it comes to individuality and combinatorics. The modular Vario options make it possible to adapt cooktops and ventilation to the planner's ideas in order to create a creative culinary space. For this purpose, full-surface induction cooktops can be installed in two widths or gas and induction can be combined with an electric grill and a Teppan Yaki hob for pot-free cooking to form a harmonious unit.

The planning freedom is also enormous with the fully integrated Vario refrigerator 400 series, which offers refrigerators, freezers, fridge-freezers and wine climate cabinets. All units can be combined in a variety of ways to form a refrigeration wall, creating an impressive overall appearance. Thanks to the push-to-open function, they can also be ideally integrated into handleless kitchen designs.  

The system concept is also continued in Gaggenau's product design. To make the cooking experience pleasant in every respect, efficient extractor systems with highly sensitive sensors constantly ensure clean air quality in the kitchen. Quiet, powerful fan units ensure high extraction at the lowest setting and minimal noise even at the highest. The range offers a solution for every conceivable installation. The extraction is controlled manually or in automatic mode also via the cooktop. One advantage of automatic operation, which regulates the output according to the development of vapours in the room, is the high energy-saving potential.

Whether large projects or specific product questions: architects and planners can rely on the Gaggenau network of specialists. For the specification process, Gaggenau provides comprehensive technical documentation and information online to simplify project planning. 2D and 3D planning data are also easy to find. In addition, the brand’s inspirational showrooms around the world give an impression of materials, surfaces and functions, completing Gaggenau’s holistic approach not only in its portfolio of luxury kitchen appliances, but also in its professional service.

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