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Sub-Zero and Wolf Honor Kitchen Designs

Judges included designer Jamie Drake of Drake Design Associates.

Mairi Beautyman -- Interior Design, 4/7/2008 12:00:00 AM

Kitchen product manufacturers Sub-Zero and Wolf Appliance have announced the recipients of their international Kitchen Design Contest. Eleven kitchens were selected by a prestigious panel of industry professionals to received top honors, earning more than $110,000 in cash prizes.

Launched in 1993, the biannual competition is a nod to innovative use of space, design excellence, and integration of Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances. Entries reflected current market trends -- including smaller, high-quality kitchens; diverse materials and textures; repurposing of vintage or used items; and sustainable design.

The seven-member jury consisted of Jamie Drake of Drake Design Associates, New York; Mick De Giulio of de Giulio Kitchen Design, Chicago; Barbara Houston of Houston & Associates, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Matthew Quinn of Design Galleria, Atlanta, Georgia; John C. Senhauser of John Senhauser Architects, Cincinnati: Kristen Totah, of Studio K Kitchens and Design, Aptos, California; and Patti Weaver of Creative Design Solutions, Niwot, Colorado.

This year marks the debut of the Designers’ Choice Award -- the winner was selected from the 48 regional winners by trade professionals.

Contest regional and specialty winners received a cash prize and a trip for two to the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona, where the awards reception was held.

Winners are listed below. For a complete list of regional winners, visit Sub-Zero.

Top Three Winners: Best Kitchen Utilizing a Full-Size Sub-Zero Built-In or Integrated Unit and Wolf Cooking Instrument

First Place Winner
Warner McConaughey, Hammersmith, Atlanta, GA
Second Place Winner
Elaine Cecconi, Cecconi Simone, Toronto, Ontario
Third Place Winner
Phyllis Taylor, The Taylor & Taylor Partnership, Miami, Florida

Specialty WinnersBest use of Wine Storage in a Unique Location
Jost Lunstroth, Vineyard Wine Cellars, Addison, Texas

Student Category
Katie Fotheringham, Utah State University

Best Dealer Showroom Using Sub-Zero and Wolf
Doug Durbin, nuHaus, Highland Park, Illinois

Best use of Sub-Zero and/or Wolf in an Outdoor Kitchen
Dee David, Dee David and Co, Falls Church, Virginia

Best use of Integrated Refrigeration Outside the Kitchen
Jean Stoffer, Jean Stoffer Design, River Forest, Illinois

International Winners
Asia Pacific
Jose Eduardo Calma, Lor Calma & Partners, Philippines

Europe
Bartholt Christiann Luikinga, Idfix-Bcl, Netherlands

Brazil
Silvio Korman, Korman Arquitetos, San Paulo

The Designers’ Choice Award
Phyllis Taylor, The Taylor & Taylor Partnership, Miami, Florida