Kitchen
System Design Leadership
Atelier bauherr operates within high-end residential architecture and construction as a dedicated kitchen system design discipline.
Independent specialist consultancy dedicated exclusively to high-end residential kitchen system design, coordination, and continuity of design intent through construction.
Kitchen System Design Phases
Structured support for high-end residential renovations and custom homes.
Kitchen projects require coordinated decisions across layout, appliances, cabinetry, and infrastructure. The following phases define when engagement begins and how leadership progresses through the project lifecycle.
I. Architectural & Spatial Direction
Engagement begins before orders are placed
and before construction commences.
This phase can begin before a team is assembled or within an existing one.
When brought in early, we define the kitchen and structure the required team accordingly based on scope and building requirements. Within established teams, we ensure the kitchen is fully resolved and carried through into execution.
This phase establishes what is possible within the existing structure or proposed architecture.
Includes:
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On-site assessment and full dimensional verification
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Early identification of structural and infrastructure constraints
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Clarification of functional priorities and spatial intent
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Preliminary budget alignment and scope definition
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Definition of coordination level required for implementation
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Determining the right project team based on scope and building requirements, rather than defaulting to a predefined structure
Outcome:
A defined scope and planning framework before long-term commitments are made.
“She saw a way to expand the
usable area of our kitchen
that had never occurred to us.”
— Francis Facciolo, Google Review
II. Design & Technical Planning
Turning direction into a coordinated, build-ready kitchen plan.
Includes:
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Comprehensive layout development aligned with real use
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Appliance integration strategy and load consideration
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Cabinetry engineering and dimensional coordination
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Ventilation and infrastructure alignment
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Documentation prepared for accurate vendor pricing
Outcome:
A technically aligned kitchen plan supporting disciplined sequencing and cost predictability.
III. Procurement & Construction Continuity
Protecting design intent through implementation.
Includes:
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Coordinated implementation reference documentation
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Design-intent clarification during execution
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Milestone-based on-site involvement
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Alignment across trades to maintain defined scope
Outcome:
Continuity of design intent from planning through construction.
“I was able to trust her to oversee
the renovation while we were out of town.”
— Alexandra, Google Review
