Scarsdale Nouveau 住宅リモデル by Artem Kropovinsky

Scarsdale Nouveau 住宅リモデル by Artem Kropovinsky is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 銅賞 in キッチン家具・設備・器具デザイン Competition Category.

銅キッチン家具· 2024

Scarsdale Nouveau 住宅リモデル

by Artem Kropovinsky

Client: Arsight

A' Design Award 銅賞 Winner in キッチン家具 Category

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The Design

About Scarsdale Nouveau 住宅リモデル

スカースデールの時代を超えた魅力に西欧的洗練とスカンジナビアデザインのシンプルさを融合させた、洗練されたエレガンスが際立つインテリア。デザインの中心となるのは、厳選されたアートと開放的なオープンシェルフを背景に配された、触感を重視したキッチンアイランド。注目すべき特徴は、空間の連続性を高める巧みに隠されたパントリー収納。カスタムメイドのツートーンキッチンは伝統とモダニティを見事に融合させ、デザインと卓越した機能性を美しく調和させている。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銅賞

Scarsdale Nouveau 住宅リモデルは、創造性、独創性、鋭い洞察力で際立つ傑出したデザインに授与される、高い権威をもつ評価である A' Design Award 銅賞の受賞作品です。銅賞の受賞作品は、十分に巧みで印象的なほど創造的な工芸品であり、デザイナーの豊富な経験、想像力、機知を裏づけています。Scarsdale Nouveau 住宅リモデルは、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される品であり、顕著にプロフェッショナルで革新的であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 銅賞を受賞したデザインは、芸術・科学・デザイン・技術のベストプラクティスを取り入れており、細部への配慮に優れています。Scarsdale Nouveau 住宅リモデルは、ニーズを見事に満たし、欲求に触れ、感情を魅了し、好奇心を引きつけます。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Melding Scarsdale's classic allure with Western European nuances and Scandinavian minimalism, this design champions curated luxury. At its heart, a tactile kitchen island contrasts with curated art and open-shelving. A standout: ingeniously concealed pantry storage that augments spatial continuity. The bespoke dual-toned kitchen reimagines contemporary craftsmanship, seamlessly integrating heritage with innovation, aesthetics with unmatched functionality.
Dimensions & Packaging: The kitchen boasts a chiseled soapstone countertop offset by oak cabinets with shaker-paneled doors. Unique brass hardware, tailored for this project, adds metallic warmth. An L-shaped design is complemented by an island mimicking a standalone table, reducing the usual kitchen ambiance. Over the island, floating oak shelves are bolstered by clever ceiling integrations from a thorough renovation.
Tags: Hand-chiseled soapstone, Custom oak cabinets, Shaker style, Bespoke brass hardware, L-shape design, Standalone table illusion, Suspended oak shelving, Ceiling-integrated support, Modern renovation, Warm wood aesthetics
Production Technology: The kitchen, intricately crafted from oak, was realized in collaboration with a seasoned carpenter from the project's inception. Tadelakt adorned the walls, providing a textured contrast to the reclaimed oak floors. Distinctive cabinet paint types demarcated the pantry and workspace. The countertop, a hand-carved chiseled-edge soapstone, accentuates artisanal craftsmanship. Further enhancing the bespoke nature of the design, suspended brass supports were custom-made to uphold the substantial oak shelving above the island, signifying a marriage of function and aesthetics.
Design Challenge: The challenge: merging Western European style, Scarsdale's tradition, and Scandinavian modernity. Scarsdale typically leans towards a distinct style, setting a balance between innovation and tradition. The goal was a design meeting homeowners' eclectic preferences without deviating from community norms.

Externally, sourcing genuine materials was tricky. Local rules affected structural choices. Production constraints arose with custom features, like the unique countertop. Amid fast-changing trends, maintaining a timeless design was vital. Addressing these required thorough research, planning, and homeowner collaboration.
Research: Research Objectives: Explore Western European influences in Scarsdale's style with Scandinavian elements.

Methodology: Comprehensive study using interviews, site visits, and material investigations.

Data Tools: Homeowner interviews, visual mood boards, space tools for kitchen design, and trending design element studies.

Participants: Homeowners detailing personal tastes.

Results: Highlighted design elements include oversized art, neutral contrasts, tactile countertops, and a modern, open ambiance.

Insights: Contemporary designs can coexist with traditional styles. This fusion challenges Scarsdale's design norms.

Impact: The result sets a Scarsdale design standard, showing the merger of cultural, modern, and artistic elements.
Inspiration: Influenced by Scarsdale's timeless elegance, Western European finesse, and Scandinavian minimalism, this project arose from the homeowners' unique narratives. The photographer's detail-oriented vision and the wife's art-infused sensibilities guided our direction. Research into tactile materials and traditional craftsmanship allowed us to fuse authenticity with modernity. We endeavored to sculpt a space that resonated deeply with the family, while setting a benchmark in contemporary design.
Project Duration: The project commenced in 2021, situated in Scarsdale, NY. It involved a comprehensive gut renovation of the entire residence. Spanning a total duration of one year, meticulous care was dedicated to ensuring each facet of the home was revitalized to its utmost potential.
Operation Flow: This kitchen blends style with utility, fostering natural interactions. Custom cabinetry has a soft-close feature, alternating between hidden and visible spaces. The versatile island shifts from cooking to dining, promoting socializing. Key elements like the tactile countertop boost sensory connection, while concealed storage maximizes space. Rooted in a European-Scarsdale-Scandinavian mix, it underscores user-centric design, enhancing modern kitchen experiences.
Image Credits: Artem Kropovinsky, Arsight