ed policy. Our collaborations with designer Jorge Pensi and How does Poggenpohl attain such aesthetic beauty it’s the person’s height; how a person cooks; number of fam- Is Poggenpohl due to open any new showrooms?
Porsche Design are two more examples of this strategy. In from a kitchen? ily members; type of entertaining they do; location of sinks, We opened new showrooms in Dallas, Houston and Phila-
the ‘70s, Poggenpohl collaborated with Luigi Colani on a Less is more when it comes to a beautiful yet minimal- cutting boards, ovens, dishwashers, refrigerators; etc. delphia in 2009. We are always looking to expand our show-
spherical kitchen. Our experience, history and performance ist kitchen design. Knowing how to mix various materials
What efforts do you make to ensure that the production
room availability.
help dictate our direction. while making it aesthetically pleasing is one of our key
and design process is environmentally healthy? After more than a century of kitchen design, where does
What is the top selling item for Poggenpohl at the
strengths. Blending exotic woods with high gloss lacquers
Poggenpohl is the leader in eco-conscious design, includ- Poggenpohl go from here?
present time?
and combining them with aluminum — now that creates a
ing the use of high quality water-based lacquers and exotic Boldly forward. We are constantly pushing the envelope
Teak quartz and teak lava cabinetry are our most popu-
design statement.
wood alternatives, such as zebrano and textured teak, which working with the leading innovators and thinkers in and out-
lar choices right now. They are textured wood laminates What makes a kitchen different from any other room are available in three colors. Now a member of the U.S. Green side of our industry. We develop original ideas based on a
in neutral light and dark grays that combine well together. in the house? Building Council (USGBC), Poggenpohl U.S. is also newly global perspective, since we have more than 70 studios across
The coarse texture of the teak décor makes it unique. While The kitchen is unique in many ways. It has to work the approved for an American Institute of Architects Continuing the globe and take inspiration from our customers all over the www
teak trees are a tropical endangered wood, the Poggenpohl hardest and it’s the most expensive to design. The kitchen Education Unit (AIA CEU) presentation on green kitchen de- world. We will continue to design and develop kitchens that
wood décor version is an environmentally friendly wood needs to be durable, long lasting and above all, must take sign and highly committed to environmental preservation. break the mold.
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alternative. We have also recently released a popular new into account functionality, ergonomics, flawless perfor-
line of mineral-inspired lacquers and laminates in golden mance and great style. The kitchen design needs to inte-
Cubanit and light blue Oxid. The style is inspired by the grate into the flow of the rest of the house and it’s often
metallic finishes of the automotive industry and the reflec- the first room to be remodeled in a home renovation. Each
Page 31: An elevated view of the Dining Desk, a versatile dining table manufactured in collaboration with Draenert; Above: The +INTE-
tive doors add subtle shimmer to a dazzling kitchen. kitchen caters to an individual’s lifestyle needs — whether GRATION kitchen from Poggenpohl exudes comfort and style.
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