Finalist, 2024-2025 Kitchen Design Contest
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Brock Residence
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Set against soaring canyon hillsides, this kitchen was designed to blend seamlessly with its dramatic desert surroundings while delivering uncompromising modern performance. Warm natural materials, expansive views, and a rich monochromatic palette create a space that feels both grounded and refined. Balancing large‑scale entertaining with moments of quiet intimacy, the kitchen anchors the home—connecting indoor and outdoor living through thoughtful planning, precision detailing, and integrated Sub‑Zero and Wolf appliances.
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Key Highlights
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A Kitchen Framed by the Landscape
Large windows and an open layout maximize canyon views, allowing the kitchen to engage directly with the surrounding hillsides and outdoor living areas.
Minimalist Design with Hidden Capability
Clean lines and a restrained palette conceal highly functional storage, technology, and work zones—maintaining visual calm without sacrificing performance.
Dual‑Island Planning for Entertaining
Two islands support simultaneous cooking, serving, and social interaction—one dedicated to performance, the other offering warmth through walnut millwork and copper accents.
Integrated Performance by Sub‑Zero and Wolf
Flush‑mounted refrigeration, built‑in ovens, steam oven, microwave, and warming drawers deliver professional capability while preserving a streamlined, modern aesthetic.
Architectural Collaboration at a Grand Scale
Carving into the canyon hillside and cantilevering structural elements required close collaboration with the builder, resulting in a kitchen that feels both bold and effortless.
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Primary entrant
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Mara Green
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Mara Interior Design
Phoenix, AZ, US
Phoenix, AZ, US
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