Parau by Material Creative

The kitchen, side lounge, and bar were conceived as a single, interconnected zone, the bar mirroring the kitchen cabinetry so that both read as one continuous composition of material and form.

The hand-rendered plaster range hood, shaped over more than 60 hours, melts into the wall, its softened edges reflecting the curves throughout the home.

A feast of curvature and softness, this project is cohesive and well-proportioned while impressing the judges for its inherent uniqueness.

This kitchen is resort-like and intensely detailed, full of spatial logic and flows while adding a bit of poetry to the heart of the home.

Bespoke solid oak handles, crafted by a local West Auckland maker, give the cabinetry a lean, sculptural presence.
The monolithic Sampania marble island, with gently curved edges, anchors the room and softens the precision of the surrounding joinery

Parau by Material Creative received Highly Commended in the Kitchen Category of the Interior of the Year Awards 2026.

Photographer Liv Patience

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