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the spirit of water

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Editorial Overview: The document begins with an editorial by Andreas Dornbracht, emphasizing the kitchen as a living space and the importance of understanding rituals related to food and water usage. It stresses the need for new ideas and technologies to enhance these experiences.
Water Zones: Introduces the concept of 'Water Zones', which involves spatially separating different water-based processes in the kitchen to improve efficiency and functionality, inspired by professional kitchens.
Product Innovations: Discusses innovations like the ENO single-lever mixer and electronic technologies aimed at optimizing water usage and integrating electronic controls for better kitchen task management.
Culture Projects: Highlights cultural initiatives such as 'Dornbracht Conversations' and 'Global Street Food', exploring the intersection of design, culture, and functionality in kitchen spaces.
Exhibitions and Installations: Details exhibitions like 'Rudolf Stingel. LIVE' in Berlin and 'Global Street Food' in New York, showcasing Dornbracht's integration of art and design.
Environmental Considerations: Mentions a case study of Bundanoon, Australia, which banned bottled water in favor of local sources, reflecting a commitment to sustainability.
Exhibition Overview: Stephen Burks curated "Are You a Hybrid?" at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, exploring the influence of developing countries on contemporary design.
Dornbracht's Water Zones Concept: Reimagines kitchen design by dividing it into five functional areas: Preparing, Cooking, Cleaning, Drinking, and Universal, to optimize functionality and hygiene.
Functional Areas:
  • Preparing: Modular solutions for food preparation.
  • Cooking: Direct water access at cooking points.
  • Cleaning: Spacious solutions for washing dishes.
  • Drinking: Minimalist design for drinking water sources.
  • Universal: Versatile solutions for kitchens without distinct areas.
Design Philosophy: Emphasizes clear lines and seamless integration of water taps into kitchen environments.
Specifications and Design: Kitchen water units are crafted from stainless steel, designed to integrate with Dornbracht fittings, and available in various configurations for different tasks.
Universal Solutions: Introduces multifunctional sinks and retractable spray showers for space efficiency.
Cutting Boards: Available in oak or black polyethylene, designed to match sink dimensions and color-coded for specific uses.
Environmental Considerations: Highlights the movement towards using tap water over bottled water.
Product Overview: Discusses kitchen fittings like TARA ULTRA and ELIO, focusing on versatility and ergonomic design.
Innovative Kitchen Concepts: Explores interactive food design projects by Arabeschi di Latte, emphasizing cultural and social aspects of food.
Trends and Future Directions: Reflects a trend towards interactive food experiences and rediscovering the joy of handmade food.
Conclusion: Highlights the importance of design and functionality in modern kitchen fittings and the trend of interactive culinary experiences.
Introduction: Discusses the second generation of META design by Sieger Design, focusing on aesthetic evolution and functional enhancements.
Design Philosophy: Emphasizes minimalism and quality in kitchen design.
Functional Flexibility: Offers modular components for various kitchen tasks.
LOT Design: Features minimalist aesthetics with a focus on functionality.
MARO Design: Avant-garde aesthetics with integrated functionality.
Innovative Features: Focuses on user-centric features like electronic control of water flow and temperature.
Conclusion: Highlights Sieger Design's commitment to combining aesthetic appeal with functional innovation.
Introduction: Discusses Dornbracht's integration of electronic control technology in kitchen and bathroom environments.
Specifications and Features: Highlights the Ambiance Tuning Technique for electronically controlled fittings.
Procedures and Controls: Describes electronic control of water volume and temperature, with features like foot sensors for hands-free control.
Programs and Automation: System can activate preset programs for tasks like filling the sink.
Design and Cultural Impact: Discusses Dornbracht's engagement with art and culture influencing their design philosophy.
Conclusion: Dornbracht's innovations aim to enhance functionality and user experience, reflecting a cultural dialogue on design and technology.
Introduction: Discusses Dornbracht Conversations 3, exploring contemporary trends in design, architecture, and art.
Panel I – History of Design: Reviews key design movements of the 20th century and acknowledges the difficulty in identifying a contemporary movement of similar importance.
Panel II – Extra/Ordinary: Explores cultural and technological forces shaping contemporary design.
Conclusion: Reflects on the fragmentation of design and questions whether design as an "ism" has reached its end.
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eno Underkitchen Product Study Dornbracht Conversations Water Zones Pot Filler Water Dispenser

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Dornbracht Edges, “Global street food” Curated by Mike Meiré Photography Hartmut Nägele water zones The spatial separation of the different water-based work processes in the domestic kitchen as a living space. More on page 010. // La separazione degli spazi rispetto ai vari processi collegati all’acqua nell’ambito della cucina domestica. Continua a pagina 010. // La separación espacial de los diferentes procesos de trabajo relacionados con el agua en la cocina como espacio vital. Más información a partir de la página 010. Video Stills CHBP

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Dornbracht Installation Projects®, “Live” Rudolf Stingel, Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin Photography David von Becker

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DORNBRACHT the SPIRITof WATER Contents DORNBRACHT the Spiritof Water WATER ZONES Zoning the kitchen Culture Projects Dornbracht Conversations 3 (DC 3) Page // Pagina // Página 044 Page // Pagina // Página 010 Page // Pagina // Página 096 CREATIVITY Water Zones 012 Preparing 014 Cooking 016 Cleaning 018 Drinking 020 Universal 008 010 Units Boards 038 Water Dispenser 044 eno 050 Tara Ultra 058 Elio 070 Tara. 076 Tara Classic 078 Meta.02 082 Lot 086 Maro 028 Cutting INSPIRED – on the true luxury of availability PRESENT Underkitchen Expedition Product Study CULTURE PROJECTS Dornbracht Conversations...

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DORNBRACHT the SPIRITof WATER Editorial DORNBRACHT the SPIRITof WATER Editorial “Something that is really necessary” Andreas Dornbracht Photography David von Becker “Food is mainly two things,” says Francesca Sarti, “something that is really necessary and some­ thing that has a lot of cultural background and traditions.” The architect and founder of the I ­ talian food design collective, Arabeschi di Latte made it her mission to fathom the rituals of eating experimentally and conceptually. She talked about her work with Marco Velardi, Editor-in-Chief of Apartamento and Creative Director, among...

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DORNBRACHT the SPIRITof WATER Shortcuts DORNBRACHT the SPIRITof WATER Shortcuts GLOBAL STREET FOOD, New York In the context of the Living Kitchen in Cologne and the ISH in Frankfurt, Dorn­ bracht presented his innova­ tions for the kitchen, which included the new single-­ lever mixer ENO (page 044) and the product study for electronic technologies in the kitchen (page 090). He also showed additions to the ­WATER DISPENSERS: apart from TARA ULTRA and LOT, this convenient system has now been adapted for use with the kitchen fittings of TARA CLASSIC, ELIO and META 02 (page 038). At the ISH, Dornbracht...

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DORNBRACHT the SPIRITof WATER Creativity CREATIVITY Innovation arises at the borderline. The result of stepping over with care and skilful combination. Thinking and acting beyond habits. Oltrepassare i limiti per creare qualcosa di nuovo. Con prudenza e combinazioni consapevoli. Pensare e agire al di là delle abitudini. Lo nuevo surge en los límites. Mediante el traspaso cuidadoso y una combinación magistral. Pensamiento y actuación más allá de las costumbres. Dornbracht Edges, “The Farm Project” Installation by Mike Meiré Photography Hartmut Nägele 008

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DORNBRACHT the SPIRITof WATER WATER ZONES Water ZOnes Preparing  cooking  cleaning  drinking  universal Product Concept and Design Sieger Design Photography Thomas Popinger Video Stills CHBP

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DORNBRACHT the SPIRITof WATER Water Zones The film and further information can be found at // Potete anche trovare ulteriori riferimenti su // Encontrará otros temas en dornbracht.com/preparing Water Zones – Preparing THE DIFFERENT WATER POINTS IN THE KITCHEN AS A LIVING SPACE Cleaning vegetables, washing fruit, filleting fish, making dripping or gravy from roasts, infusing soups, draining water from pasta; washing dishes, scrubbing pans, cleaning baking trays; preparing tea or taking a sip of chilled water. Kitchen sinks are used for a whole range of different work processes. With the WATER...

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DORNBRACHT the SPIRITof WATER WATER ZONES Water Zones – Cooking The film and further information can be found at // Potete anche trovare ulteriori riferimenti su // Encontrará otros temas en dornbracht.com/cooking should be particularly deep and wide so that bak­ ing trays and large pots can also be cleaned with ease. In the context of PREPARING it is useful to have a double sink, one side deep, which can be filled with water, and the other side deliber­ ately shallow so that water can flow freely over it. For the COOKING zone, the ideal sink should be deep enough for cooling and draining the...

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DORNBRACHT the SPIRITof WATER WATER ZONES I DIVERSI PUNTI D’ACQUA PRESENTI NELL’AMBITO DELLA CUCINA DOMESTICA Mondare le verdure, lavare la frutta, sfilettare il pesce; stemperare il sugo d’arrosto, diluire le zuppe,­scolare l’acqua di pasta; lavare le stoviglie, sgrassare le pentole, pulire le teglie da forno; preparare il the o bere un sorso d’acqua refrigerata. A seconda delle operazioni varia molto ciò che si richiede ai vari punti d’acqua presenti in cucina. Con le WATER ZONES, Dornbracht ha sviluppato un concetto dedicato al lavoro in cucina, rendendo possibile la separazione dei diversi...

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DORNBRACHT the SPIRITof WATER WATER ZONES The film and further information can be found at // Potete anche trovare ulteriori riferimenti su // Encontrará otros temas en dornbracht.com/drinking Water Zones – Drinking le WATER UNITS, il principio è lo stesso. I lavelli­ della zona CLEANING dovrebbero essere molto più profondi e molto più larghi, in modo da poter lavare comodamente anche teglie da forno e grosse pentole. Nel settore PREPARING è utile un lavello due vasche, profondo da un lato per la raccolta dell’acqua e volutamente piatto con scolo libero dall’altro. Nel settore COOKING si è pensato...

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