D E S I G N & I N N O VAT I O N
Sustainability on show B L U M H A S B U I LT A N E W S H O W R O O M F O R S T O R A G E I N S P I R AT I O N , W I T H I N N O VAT I V E D E S I G N F R O M WA R R E N AND MAHONEY ARCHITECTS.
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INSPIRATIONAL SPACE This space includes storage ideas for scullery, laundry, bathroom, wardrobe and living cabinetry.
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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2020
ituated in the Christchurch suburb of Wigram, this substantial lightfilled structure features high-tech sustainable design and materials. It’s a unique building that houses an office environment, showroom and warehouse hub for South Island distribution. The name Blum is synonymous with European style and quality. This Austrian manufacturer produces hardware; hinge, drawer and lift systems for kitchens and living space cabinetry. From the largest European kitchen and furniture manufacturers through to bespoke artisans, Blum products have been supplied to New Zealand for more than 40 years. The new showroom presents ideas and concepts for innovative kitchen and cabinetry solutions. It also allows customers to experience their own storage story first-hand with a 1:1 scale kitchen test-drive area. The family business manufactures furniture fittings in Austria, exploring the ways
