KITCHEN RENOVATION
Client:
Private
Lead Design
Project Management
Interior Design
Spatial Planning
Custom Cabinetry
2D Drafting
3D Modeling
Technical Documentation
Fabrication Coordination
Construction Administration
Site Coordination
Installation Oversight
Design Vision — Babak Radboy
Design + Project Management Assistance— Dan Gu
Fabrication + Installation — Top Hat
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
A collection of underused transitional spaces within the Radboy Residence was reworked as a coordinated family of stainless-steel pantry units. The intervention consolidates food, spice, appliance and specialty storage into purpose-built cabinetry using folded and perforated metal, full-extension drawers, adjustable shelving, integrated power and concealed light washes.
Each unit was developed around the constraints of the existing residence, resolving irregular dimensions, appliance clearances, circulation and the thresholds between rooms. Oven and appliance storage, pull-out pantry racks, illuminated work surfaces and specialized drawers introduce the performance of a compact professional kitchen without expanding the original footprint.
Rather than imitate the architecture of the house, the project establishes a deliberate material counterpoint. Continuous metal surfaces sharpen the presence of the retained carved wood casings, parquet flooring and adjacent pink-tiled kitchen, allowing the historic and contemporary construction to remain distinctly legible. Integrated lighting reduces the visual weight of the compact rooms while making their depth and storage capacity immediately usable.
Working from Babak Radboy’s design vision, Martino Elliott led design development and project delivery from site documentation through technical drawings, fabrication coordination and installation. Responsibilities included planning the cabinetry systems, resolving appliance and lighting interfaces, developing fabrication details, coordinating with Top Hat, managing evolving site conditions and overseeing the final installation.
Stainless Steel Appliance & Oven Pantry| Push to Open Shelving + Intergrated LED’s
Stainless Steel Appliance Pantry| Intergrated LED’s
Stainless Steel Food Pantry + Hidden Spice Cabinet| Intergrated LED’s