Open Kitchens, Hardcover Book, By: Beate Kuper and Montse Borras

Since ancient times, and across all civilizations, the kitchen has been the nucleus of the house, the concentration of a home's warmth and richness. Throughout the centuries, kitchens have experienced countless transformations, depending on the time in history, tradition or the socio-economic position of the owners, and have always the been the space that best defines the trends of each era, reflecting the society of the day. Today, open kitchens respond to an era in which humans need to live in a flexible space. Aesthetics and mobility play an increasingly important role and represent a true challenge to architects and designers, who must find contrast and harmony in a unique, multi-functional space that often presents significant limitations. Open Kitchens offers examples of how, thanks to creativity, inspiration and the use of new materials, different rooms can be integrated into a single space, thereby enriching the design of the house and improving the quality of life for those who live there.