The project stems from the desire to reinterpret AEG’s historical DNA—beginning with the thinking of Peter Behrens—in order to design a kitchen that authentically responds to the needs of the present. At a time when design is called to address new challenges related to hygiene, adaptability, and visual coherence, the response begins with a founding principle: proportion. The circle inscribed within the square is not a graphic suggestion, but the invisible matrix that guides every decision, from the design of the island to the placement of ventilation grilles.

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At once the operational and symbolic core of the project, the island is anchored to the floor only where necessary—at the induction cooktop with integrated hood—while the rest is lifted off the ground, supported by a painted stainless steel frame. This structure not only holds the worktop, but also accommodates stools and a set of HDPE shelves, designed to slot between the tubular elements. By replacing these components, the kitchen’s appearance can be modified without altering its structure or identity, maintaining a dynamic balance between formal rigor and freedom of use.

The wall section also follows the principle of suspension: thanks to wall-mounted water connections, the sink cabinet is raised off the floor to facilitate cleaning. A second countertop—likewise suspended and open above—supports additional tasks, while below it houses a double-door unit for waste separation. A tall storage tower—with pantry, fridge, oven, and open shelves—divides and completes the two functional zones.

Materials are selected for their durability, hygiene, and long-term performance: stainless steel for the structural frame, HDPE for the shelves, polypropylene for the tower base, and HPL for the work surfaces. The matte finishes are made from water-resistant MDF with veneer, a conscious technical choice that reflects a design approach oriented toward flexibility, reversibility, and accessibility—even when materials are not always fully virtuous.

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This kitchen is not merely functional or aesthetically distinctive: it is a precise, transformable device—rooted in the history of AEG and projected toward a possible future. A future in which identity is not defined by the static nature of form, but by the coherence with which it evolves.