Posted by Kitchen Design

With the development of the bulthaup b3 monoblock, bulthaup has laid a further milestone in the evolution of sculptural kitchen architecture. The seamless stainless steel body represents the logical continuation of bulthaup b3’s minimalist design. The precise, high-quality finish and the lack of joints between the rear panel, side panels and worktop give the bulthaup monoblock a particularly purist appearance. It is a solely one-off item and is planned and manufactured exclusively in line with your wishes: The dimensions, front materials and base unit elements can be selected at will, while functions such as hobs and water points can be integrated in line with your needs. Fronts in stainless steel with the handle-free look round off the sculptured unit or create dynamic contrasts in other bulthaup b3 surfaces such as wood, varnish or laminate. The monoblock can be planned as an island, with or without rear panel, as a peninsula or in front of a wall, depending on the architectural situation.

bulthaup b3 recess front
A further design element is the new, handle-free bulthaup front. The new recess creates the perfect optical fusion between the handle area and the front. It is made in all bulthaup surface materials and integrated into the base units of kitchen lines and islands. The relief accentuates the horizontal lines and the minimalist and sculptural character of each bulthaup b3 plan. It is also the unique solution for end-to-end, handle-free kitchen plans - even your dishwasher can in future be integrated without a handle.

Solid wood front in the bulthaup b3 lightweight design
Equally new is the first solid wood front in the bulthaup lightweight design. The front’s edges bear witness to their exclusive, high-tech construction: Not only is the minimal thickness of the front material visible, but so too is the layer principle, which ensures stability for the edges and creates an interesting effect: The wood and two fine aluminum strips alternate. Lovers of real wood can in future design their living spaces completely in solid wood with a lightweight design, since the side panels and worktops are also available in solid wood.

Revitalising a classic - linoleum
The lightweight design technique, developed as a unique process by bulthaup, is also used with another material: Linoleum extends the range of fronts with a natural material that boasts a unique look and feel and one that is particularly “kitchen-friendly” thanks to its special surface seal. It is reinforced via the bulthaup layer principle. The linoleum front, whose edges are framed in aluminum, is available in anthracite, a shade with a pleasantly warm appearance that works particularly well when combined with wood.

(article via bulthaup press release) - more information at Bulthaup

Tags: Bulthaup, design element, minimalist design, monoblock