Chef's Home Kitchen - Arclinea

The Chef at Home with Arclinea

In Melbourne, the traditional façade of a house in the suburb of Toorak hides the unexpected.

Welcome to the newly-renovated home of renowned international chef Shannon Bennett, with renovations supervised by architect Don Hall.

The result is modern and minimal, in deliberate contrast with the style of the original exterior. Shannon's desire to enjoy his many interests and hobbies, undisturbed in peace and quiet, lies behind the house’s unusual layout.

His profession as a chef, together with a personal love for entertaining, naturally meant special focus on the design of the kitchen, a perfect match for the exquisite Italian kitchens of Arclinea.

As a highly sought-after guest and judge on TV shows, including the Australian edition of Master Chef, Shannon comments:

“This home expresses my special vision of quality of life and an Italian kitchen was not just a random choice.
I was looking for the ideal balance between the aesthetic harmony of a contemporary design product, and the guarantee of a high level of functionality. Italia by Arclinea delivered the best solution for these needs.
I like to be able to choose how to use my kitchen, depending on the occasion. In addition to everyday use, for which the quality of detail and materials are important, the project allows me to use it much like a professional environment — ideal for my frequent entertaining and dinners at home.”

The kitchen encompasses different zones: a long workbench next to the living area perfect for show cooking, while practical function and storage are kept out of sight.

"The kitchen is a magnet that always attracts my guests' interest… I wanted to comfortably seat even 16 people."

Originally designed in 1988, the Italia kitchen marked the start of collaboration between Antonio Citterio and Arclinea.

Over the years, the technical equipment and materials of this model have evolved, while staying faithful to the original concept: combining the quality of sophisticated modern design with the high levels of efficiency and practicality typical of the professional sector.

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