Raw Precision

HM design, Trading as Double Black Design·Wanaka·Kitchen

Hannah Withy

HM design, Trading as Double Black Design

OFFICIAL RESULT

Kitchen Distinction Award – $60k–$90k

Creative Excellence Kitchen Design Award

Southern Kitchen Design Recognition

Raw Precision responds to the angular architecture of a Wanaka home with a kitchen that is just as clear in its lines.

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Project story

Raw Precision responds to the angular architecture of a Wanaka home with a kitchen that is just as clear in its lines. The plan had to accommodate several users, visiting adult children, three dogs and far-reaching views, while keeping the surfaces and sightlines controlled.

Matte black melamine, organic Corian, industrial porcelain and honey-oak detailing create a palette that is raw but carefully balanced. An angled, battened element above the hob continues the language of the house, while the island handles preparation, dining, storage and the view. It is a kitchen where the harder-working elements are resolved with a quiet sense of theatre.

Judges’ comment

This is a beautifully designed and documented kitchen that responds thoughtfully to the home's architecture. The proportions work extremely well within the challenging angles, while the material palette, batten details and scullery connection feel cohesive and refined. The result is a highly resolved kitchen with strong technical execution.

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Project record

Entry number: Entry 226
Project: Raw Precision
Entered by: HM design, Trading as Double Black Design
Designer: Hannah Withy
Location: Wanaka
Programme: 2026 NKBA Excellence in Design
Room type: Kitchen
Category entered: Kitchen
Photography: Hannah Withy
Credits: Blum, Fisher & Paykel, Miele, Archant, Fit, Harvey Norman Commercial, New Zealand Panels, Plymasters, Schneider Electric, Schweigen