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The Winners Kitchen Design in the National Kitchen & Bathroom Association’s showcase of the 2008 National Design Competition winners. This year, Electrolux challenged members of the architect & design community to present innovative, thoughtful concepts for a kitchen that meets the changing needs of today’s modern family. The homeowner wanted a kitchen that was innovative in design and rare in elements. These photos are meant to serve as congratulate the winners of the 2008 $100000 Kitchen Design Competition. This year, Electrolux challenged members of the Architecture Design community to Sponsors Interior Design and Electrolux ICON presented awards to four top entrants for excellence in modern homes design, functional kitchen design. This prestigious contest honors design professionals who have helped make Sub-Zero and Wolf the definitive components of the uncompromised kitchen.

First place winner Marcello Zuffo.

First place winner Marcello Zuffo received a $50,000 cash prize in addition to a suite of Electrolux ICON appliances valued at $25,000. In its second year, the competition, challenged members of the architect and design community to present innovative, thoughtful concepts for a kitchen that meets the changing needs of today’s modern interior family.

Second place winner Kim Letven and Nada Bibi of WE design.

“This competition helps advance innovative kitchen design by encouraging designers to reevaluate what truly makes a kitchen functional,” said Otto. “We were impressed by the wide range of designs submitted this year that showcased the multi-faceted needs of today’s modern furniture family.”

Third place winner Gisue Hairi of Hariri & Hariri Architecture.

“As a city dweller myself, I congratulate Marcello for addressing lack of space with a completely unique concept,” said Allen. “The jury especially loved the ‘knuckle,’ which swivels, and allows the kitchen to serve utilitarian and sculptural purposes simultaneously.” Zuffo received a $50,000 cash prize in addition to a suite of Electrolux ICON appliances valued at $25,000. His winning kitchen design will be featured in the March 2009 issue of Interior Design.