Fifth Avenue Kitchen
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Barbara Laskey Weinreich
Michael Neumann Architecture
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Michael Neumann
Michael Neumann Architecture
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Regional Award Winner KDC 2010-12


"This Fifth Avenue Kitchen was the hub of family activity for over 30 years, but it had become a disorganized mess with deliveries and ironing competing with food preparation. Now with children grown and out of the house, the client had particular requests: zoned task areas with better traffic flow, a desk for an executive chef, a larger “cool room”, and a staging area for parties. The resulting design is anchored by a central island of engineered stone and stainless steel which contains the rangetop, warming drawers, microwave oven, storage and seating. The island is set against a stainless steel storage wall for ovens and the pantry and each side of the island defines specific programmatic zones – cooking, preparation, clean-up and serving – allowing the staff to work efficiently without getting underfoot.
The kitchen’s perimeter is regularized through white lacquer millwork that conceals storage, refrigerators and dishwashers. The style is minimalist: high gloss white lacquer cabinet doors with custom stainless steel pulls; the island, floor and backsplash are of the same material; and matching profiles of the stainless steel counter and the Wolf range complete a fully integrated look resulting in a calm, contemporary and efficient kitchen."
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Kitchen Design Contest 2010-2012
We congratulate all entrants for their excellent work. Winners shared their insights and challenges as they designed kitchens using Sub-Zero built-in or integrated refrigeration and Wolf equipment as the primary design instructions.

- Global Award Winners
- U.S. & Canada Regional Winners
- International Regional Winners
1st Place Traditional
$40,000 prize
1st Place Contemporary
$40,000 prize
2nd Place Any Style
$20,000 prize
3rd Place Any Style
$10,000 prize
Designer's Choice Award
$15,000 prize
People's Choice Award
$15,000 prize
U.S. & Canada Regional Winners are recognized for the best use of Sub-Zero and Wolf in the kitchen.
Prizes include:
- A trip for two, for each regional winner, to the KDC conference and awards gala in Madison, WI.
- National PR and online program for regional winners.
- Customized publicity and marketing kit for each regional winner.
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International Regional Winners are recognized for the best use of Sub-Zero and Wolf in the kitchen.
Prizes include:
- A trip for two, for each regional winner, to the KDC conference and awards gala in Madison, WI.
- National PR and online program for regional winners.
- Customized publicity and marketing kit for each regional winner.
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