The winner of the 2017 Remodelista Considered Design Awards Best Professional Kitchen is Robertson-Tait, in collaboration with Architecture Durusoy, for their Chelsea Loft kitchen.
The project was chosen as a finalist by Remodelista editor in chief Julie Carlson who said We like the band of yellow cabinets in this crisp not too serious urban kitchen which adds a...
...sunny note to the space The mix of materials is especially appealing the white subway tile blond wood cabinetry and slate flooring work well together to create a balance of dark and light elements
Robertson-Tait’s Design Statement: “Teaming up with the talented Architecture Durusoy, this was one of our most enjoyable projects. Great team, great clients, great space.”
Q: What does your firm specialize in? As a design-savvy builder, I find it helpful to assume a consultant role from the inception of a project, working with the architect/designer to manage expectations based on our client’s criteria.
Q: Who worked on the winning project?Robertson-Tait: Architect Cemre Durusoy of Architecture Durusoy led the design of this project. Ivory Build was a key player, as always, bringing extremely high quality craftsmanship and ingenuity to the project.
Q: What were your practical goals for the project?Robertson-Tait: As is often the case, the primary goal was to fit the desired scope within the desired budget.
Q: What solutions did you find to your design problems?Robertson-Tait: The space was challenged by one point of entry for the air-conditioning ducts that ran through a matrix of utilitarian soffits all over the place.
Q: What is your dream project, or who is your dream client?Robertson-Tait: I love a project that doesn’t hold back what’s necessary to achieve the desired result.
Q: Where did you cut corners?Robertson-Tait: We never cut corners. Q: What advice do you have for someone else undertaking a similar project?Robertson-Tait: Make sure you have the right team.
Q: What are your favorite features of the project?Architecture Durusoy: The square island that anchors the kitchen. The thickness of the deep blue Richlite counter is increased for the seating area into which an outlet is recessed for laptops or kitchen appliances.
Q: What was your biggest splurge?Architecture Durusoy: Custom cabinetry makes a world of difference.