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The b2 collection by Bulthaup seamlessly blends beauty and efficiency for the modern culinary enthusiast
The kitchen is a culinary workshop where creativity and functionality coexist, a place to craft recipes and memories with the household. And while common perception has evolved from it being a purely utilitarian space to being one where the family can gather, the practical functions of the kitchen have remained the same.
Just as they were laid out by previous generations, utensils, ladles, and pans continue to hang on the wall or over the cooktops to be within easy reach, while pots and bowls are stored on easy-to-access shelves. Such design choices are rooted in the idea that form follows function, which not only streamlines the cooking process but also elevates the joy of creating in the kitchen.
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With a keen eye for the changing dynamics of modern lifestyles, Bulthaup subscribes to the same principle in each of its designs. As early as 1988, the German kitchen manufacturer unveiled a kitchen workbench that concentrated the critical functions of the worktop, cooktop, and water point within a single design element. It was lauded as a ground-breaking innovation then and was further developed in 2008.
In the sleek and enviable b2 kitchen, this redesigned kitchen workbench is enhanced with the addition of two perfectly coordinated kitchen tool cabinets and kitchen appliance housing cabinets. The result is perhaps one of the most compact kitchen designs of today, promising ease and comfort by bringing together one’s culinary essentials in a single place.
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Gone are the days of having to cook while “facing the wall”, as the Bulthaup b2 kitchen workbench is designed as a streamlined, freestanding kitchen island. Granting full freedom of movement around the kitchen, the modular piece can serve as a work surface, a water point, a cooking area and an eating area all at once.
It’s truly about offering flexibility, which Bulthaup demonstrates by extending a wide range of customisable functions and material options. Plus, should one’s needs or design preferences change over time, these modules can adapt thanks to the flexible joint profile developed by Bulthaup that ensures a water-tight seal.
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Complementing the workbench are the Bulthaup b2 kitchen tool cabinets, which are ideal storage spaces for crockery, cookware, tools, and spices. Sleek and elegant as they are when closed, these beautifully crafted units reveal their exceptionally high utility value once opened. For the designers at Bulthaup, they are the perfect marriage of tradition and progress—tradition in the sense that they are inspired by the workman’s tool cabinet and progress in that they follow the aesthetic principle of “paring down to the essentials”.
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Rounding out the b2 system, the equally minimalist Bulthaup b2 kitchen appliance housing cabinet stores the oven, dishwasher, coffee maker, and refrigerator behind double doors. And much like the tool cabinets, they present the perfect blend of aesthetics and practicality.
With its doors wide open, the appliances are on view, accessible, and ready for use at all times. Yet, once the doors are closed, they vanish from sight, allowing the kitchen to be gracefully defined by its elegant furniture and architectural design. There’s also an option to arrange these appliance housing cabinets as single pillars with the addition of a kitchen tool cabinet, standing on its own in the centre of a room.
Evincing Bulthaup’s mastery of translating time-honoured methods with an innovative sense, the b2 collection is a standout choice for culinary maestros, home chefs, or anyone looking to whet their talent in the kitchen. Here is a solution that seamlessly blends style and substance, allowing one’s creativity to flourish in a space that is as beautiful as it is functional.
Click here to enquire or visit the Bulthaup Manila store at G/F Units 106 & 107 Fort Victoria, 5th Ave Corner 23rd Street, Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. You may also call +632 8830 2230 or +63 917 637 0924.
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Photography: Claus Brechenmacher & Rainer Baumann Photography
Trained as a student journalist, Mac’s knack for writing was a serendipitous discovery. Years later and she can’t imagine doing anything else. When she isn’t typing away on a story, she revels in being lost in a new city, revisiting a cosy film or sitcom, and idling away with her dogs.
