Flow 2 / Studio Gorm

Sep 2010

By Karen Cilento — Filed under: Sustainability , Studio Gorm

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Short on space but still need the functionality of a kitchen? Check out this cool design we spotted over on Core77 designed by Netherlands-based design firm Studio Gorm. This super efficient and highly compact design creates a “living kitchen” which marries nature with technology. The kitchen provides a place for not only the preparation of food, but also the means to grow, store, and even compost food. Our favorite aspect is the vertical dish rack, which is positioned in such a way so excess water benefits the herds that sit in planter boxes beneath it.

More images, info, and a video, after the break.

Flow2 from Flow 2 on Vimeo.

Constructed from Formica on lacquered MDF, urban salvaged oak, Oregon fir and enameled steel, the kitchen is packed with different elements that work together and act as “simple vehicles for the more complex natural processes to do the work. ” The studio added, “This kitchen is developed as a flexible system where resources are reused by several elements creating a dynamic flow between the products.”

The firm, noting that 40% of household waste can be composted, has included a vermicomposter (worms breakdown food and turn it into worm castings, a nutrient rich fertilizer, in about 3-6 weeks). The fertilizer can be used in the herb boxes.

A bag rack can accommodate market bags or other shopping bags, as well as hold different vegetables.

The porous nature of the unglazed earthenware jars, teamed with the beech wood lids’ natural anti microbial properties, create the ideal space for storing breads, garlic and onions.

The standard refrigerator has been completely replaced by an evaporative cooling fridge box which uses evapotranspiration to keep food cool. Water slowly moves through the double wall and evaporates, keeping the box at a consistently cool temperature perfect for produce, eggs, and such.

What do you think of the kitchen?

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Video: Flow2 from Flow 2 on Vimeo.

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Cilento , Karen . "Flow 2 / Studio Gorm" 09 Sep 2010. ArchDaily. Accessed 26 May 2012. <http://www.archdaily.com/77173>

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Polina says:

It’s nice piece of compact “green” design, but I don’t think it’ll work really. Have to admit, I absolutely adore earthenware jars and floral gas cook top.

# September 10, 2010 at 07:58

Stephen says:

I think its awesome really clever and cool, well done!

# September 10, 2010 at 10:04

FELIPE GOES says:

This is GREAT !!!

# September 11, 2010 at 12:13

Ronia says:

Cuuuuute! :)

# September 13, 2010 at 06:41

Christos Marinis says:

It’s nice for a small space and for singles that likes mother’s food!! Nice try for the ecological concept.

# September 13, 2010 at 08:26

megan paige says:

This mini kitchen seems to be the perfect solution for the current down-sizing trend. Innovative ideas like this offer much flexibility in designing layouts of living quarters and housing. Although it is quite the opposite of the sought-after large kitchen layouts, it’s hip response to sustainability and modern appearance make it an object of desire.

I really appreciate the multiple-function aspects that expand the possibilities of using this kitchen set-up in real life and I’d love to see how these might carry over into other bits of furniture and functionalities. I can’t help to link these ideas to the new Pet Architecture (reference “Made in Tokyo” and “Pet Architecture Guide Book” by Atelier Bow-Wow, and link http://www.sarai.net/publications/readers/03-shaping-technologies/249_254_ytsukamoto.pdf)

# September 13, 2010 at 21:41

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