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滋養情感，生活交流的幸福拼圖

你知道在廚房「料理」有益身心健康嗎？忙碌工作的日常中，料理成為一天裡最期待的時刻，哼著歌輕鬆愉快地走進廚房與家人一起備料、烹煮，在觸摸洗滌食材與烹調香氣四溢之餘，人們的感官能從中被逐一解鎖，在和家人一起品嚐彼此共同成果的同時，便能感到無比幸褔！如同進行一場心靈的自癒儀式，如此有滋有味的料理食事，還延伸出更多助益，美國烹飪治療師 Julie Ohana 提出，料理不僅能使家庭氣氛和諧、還能從中激發創意和抒解壓力 ; 而新包浩斯烏爾姆（Ulm School）學院創辦人同時也是20世紀最具影響力的設計師之一 Otl Aicher 著作《 The Kitchen is for cooking 》一書中更具象描述了這個概念。

Did you know that cooking in the kitchen is beneficial for your mental and physical health? Amid the hustle and bustle of daily work, cooking becomes the most anticipated moment of the day. Singing a song and walking happily into the kitchen to prepare and cook with family, touching and washing ingredients, and enjoying the aroma, people's senses are gradually unlocked. While tasting the shared results with family, an immense sense of happiness is felt! It's like a ritual of self-healing for the soul. Such flavorful cooking also brings additional benefits. American culinary therapist Julie Ohana suggests that cooking not only harmonizes family atmosphere but also inspires creativity and relieves stress. Additionally, Otl Aicher, founder of the Ulm School of Design and one of the most influential designers of the 20th century, vividly describes this concept in his book 'The Kitchen is for Cooking.'

▸ Gerd Bulthaup, second-generation owner

承載75年歲月德國頂級廚具—bulthaup 早在1980年，便已將廚房視為日常中居家空間裡情感交流的核心場域。而廚房之於當代環境的條件下，已然跳脫機能層面，與人們的精神感知及生活緊密串聯在一起，除了實質的料理以外，更具有人文情感的意義。談起當年 bulthaup 與設計師 Otl Aicher 的合作，可說是將品牌創始人 Mr. Martin Bulthaup 深厚而扎實的工藝基礎，推升至更高層次即「生活廚房哲學」的重要里程碑，如全球第一座廚房中島「System b」原型，便是破除當年眾人對封閉廚房、面壁料理的刻板印象，成為串接生活媒介的最佳實例。牽起這個合作機緣的關鍵人物，即品牌第二代負責人、亦創始人兒子 Mr. Gerd Bulthaup，他同時是為品牌注入更多建築結構概念的重要推手。

German top-quality kitchenware with a 75-year legacy, bulthaup, as early as 1980, regarded the kitchen as the core area for emotional exchanges in the home space. In the contemporary environment, the kitchen has transcended its functional aspects, becoming closely linked to people's spiritual perceptions and daily life. It holds humanistic and emotional significance beyond mere cooking itself. The collaboration between bulthaup and designer Otl Aicher was a milestone that elevated the solid craftsmanship foundation laid by the brand's founder, Mr. Martin Bulthaup, to a higher level, embodying the "living kitchen philosophy." The prototype of the world's first kitchen island, "System b," exemplified breaking the stereotype of closed, wall-facing kitchens, becoming the best example of integrating life and cooking. The key figure behind this collaboration was the brand's second-generation leader and the founder's son, Mr. Gerd Bulthaup, who played a crucial role in incorporating more architectural structure concepts into the brand.

▸  Concept of kitchen island < System b >

▸ Designer Otl Aicher

紅色 Alfa Romeo 的契機

The Red Alfa Romeo Opportunity

擁有建築師背景的 Gerd Bulthaup 於1976年接手後，認為廚房不應只是家具，它應是建築藝術空間的一部分，期待品牌能以新的形象面對大眾。因著建築設計的出身和對包浩斯（Bauhaus）哲學的熱衷，於是便積地極邀請設計師 Otl Aicher 加入品牌一起共事，他因設計 1972 年慕尼黑奧運會的視覺而廣為人知，當時在德國可說是炙手可熱。

With a background in architecture, Gerd Bulthaup took over the company in 1976, believing that the kitchen should not just be furniture but part of the architectural art space. He hoped to present the brand to the public with a new image. Combining his architectural design background and passion for Bauhaus philosophy, he eagerly invited designer Otl Aicher to join the brand. Aicher, widely known for his design of the visual identity for the 1972 Munich Olympics, was highly sought after in Germany at that time.

▸ Font design by designer Otl Aicher

有趣的是，Otl 向來注重設計產出的概念也不輕易與品牌合作，認為品牌識別不應只出於滿足客戶的期望，當中應該具備與設計師激盪而出的理念與態度。Gerd Bulthaup 多次拜訪未果，幾經波折仍積極不懈沒有放棄，卻也因著一段意外插曲，這讓愛車為嗜好之一的 Otl 留意到他駕駛的那台紅色 Alfa Romeo Giulietta，進而引起對 Gerd 的好奇，促成兩人長談的契機，最終獲得同意，雙方展開合作，就此奠定品牌全新生活的廚房哲學。

Interestingly, Otl Aicher, who always emphasized the conceptual output of design, rarely collaborated with brands. He believed that brand identity should not just meet client expectations but should also incorporate the ideas and attitudes born from interactions with the designer. Despite multiple unsuccessful visits, Gerd Bulthaup persistently and actively pursued Aicher without giving up. An unexpected incident where Aicher, a car enthusiast, noticed Gerd's red Alfa Romeo Giulietta piqued his curiosity about Gerd. This led to a long conversation between the two, eventually resulting in Aicher's agreement to collaborate. This partnership laid the foundation for the brand's new philosophy of a living kitchen.

「人」是唯一不變的核心

"People" The Only Constant Core

然而，在合作之初 Otl Aicher 曾問 Gerd：「會不會料理？」，Gerd 坦率地回答 Otl：「不會！」Otl 便明白的告訴 Gerd：「你必須先學會如何料理，再來思考如何改變廚房的設計！」Otl Aicher 認為品牌識別應是如實反映企業精神，需貫徹才能彰顯價值。於是，追求品牌深度的他便也在著手設計之時，與 Gerd Bulthaup 花了長達12個月的時間，造訪許多歐洲當地和各國知名餐廳，研究全球專業烹飪的習慣和方式，作為參考的設計發想。他們更進一步深入的與專業廚師們訪談交流廚房的備料方式、觀察大型廚房的運作功能，最後兩人發現即使各地的飲食習慣、風俗文化雖不同，但享受與「人」一同料理、相聚交流的這件事，卻是身處何處都不會改變。

At the beginning of their collaboration, Otl Aicher asked Gerd, "Can you cook?" Gerd candidly replied, "No." Otl then clearly told Gerd, "You must first learn how to cook before thinking about how to change the kitchen design." Otl Aicher believed that brand identity should truthfully reflect the company's spirit and must be consistent to highlight its value. In their pursuit of brand depth, he and Gerd Bulthaup spent 12 months visiting numerous renowned local and international restaurants in Europe, studying global professional cooking habits and methods as design references. They also conducted in-depth interviews with professional chefs, observing the operation and functionality of large kitchens. They discovered that despite different dietary habits and cultural customs worldwide, the enjoyment of cooking together and gathering with people remains unchanged regardless of location.

▸ Picasso dining with friends

▸ Otl Aicher dining with friends

▸ "bulthaup" vintage with rig | photographer : Julius Hirtzberger

歲月推移，「形隨機能」的進化

The Evolution of 'Form Follows Function' Over Time

回顧 1984 年 bulthaup 推出全球第一座廚房中島「System b」，不僅顛覆傳統面牆的烹飪方式，以中央島檯形式進行備料、放置料理工具，讓人們能在廚房獲得零阻礙的溝通，人本的設計思維扎實呈現。今年「vintage with rig」進化亮相於米蘭展，以橡木檯面搭配不鏽鋼底座，加入桌面廚餘處理裝置，其上方懸掛網格與檯面下方的掛桿設計相輔相成，重現「System b」當年發表的驚喜與感動。

Reflecting on 1984, when bulthaup launched the world's first kitchen island, "System b," it not only revolutionized the traditional wall-facing cooking method but also introduced a central island for food preparation and storage of cooking tools. This design allowed for unobstructed communication in the kitchen, solidly presenting a human-centered design philosophy. This year, "vintage with rig" made its debut at the Milan exhibition, featuring an oak countertop with a stainless steel base and an integrated countertop waste disposal unit. The design includes a hanging grid above and a hanging rod below the countertop, complementing each other and recreating the surprise and excitement of the original "System b" launch.

▸ "bulthaup" kitchen workbench | photographer : Julius Hirtzberger

1988年，品牌首創化繁為簡整合機能，集火、水及備料功能於一體的廚房中島獨立工作檯「Kitchen workbench」，簡練體現著包浩斯哲學的內涵，在當年更被譽為既法蘭克福廚房後「第一個真正的創新廚房」。今年該系列除了進一步以落地形式亮相外，可同時結合多功能結構牆系統「wall system」，此系統是依據建築承重原理而延伸，推出後在業界便無人能及，將「Kitchen workbench」嵌入牆體「94 line」，最新根據人體工學設計適合工作的水平高度94公分，而懸掛於牆體上的器具，除提供直覺式的便利外，表現具個性化的概念，形隨機能展露無疑。

In 1988, the brand pioneered the concept of simplifying complexity by integrating functionalities. They introduced the "Kitchen workbench," an independent kitchen island that combined fire, water, and food preparation functions. This streamlined design embodied the essence of Bauhaus philosophy and was hailed as the 'first true innovative kitchen' since the Frankfurt Kitchen. This year, the series further evolved with a floor-standing version that can also integrate with the multifunctional wall system, "94 line." This wall system, based on architectural load-bearing principles, set an unmatched standard in the industry upon its release. The "Kitchen workbench" can be embedded into the wall structure, with the latest design featuring a work height of 94 cm, ergonomically optimized for tasks. The wall-mounted tools provide intuitive convenience and showcase a personalized concept, perfectly demonstrating the principle of 'form follows function.'

▸ "bulthaup" functional wall, photographer : Julius Hirtzberger

▸  "bulthaup" kitchen island | photographer : Julius Hirtzberger

今年米蘭展會品牌以「There is no kitchen」，回應廚房即是現代生活延伸一隅，並回顧 bulthaup 這七十餘年來的理念核心，喚起人們對當代廚房之於空間定義的反思。展中的焦點「kitchen island」方形中島，因轉角抽屜雙向滑軌的專利和工藝成為矚目，規劃便於兩側開啟，展開的空間讓收納功能被充分運用，細微之處全部出於對使用者需求的考量，體貼設計從而延伸，即使時代推進的變革，溯源根本最直接的反饋依舊是創造更多便利。bulthaup 不停在人本思維的軌道上持續前進，無非是要傳遞品牌重視對「人」的關懷，這些因行為需求所衍生的每項系列流傳時代歷久不衰，最終成就 bulthaup 的經典，便是來自於你、我日復一日共同堆砌的生活。

This year at the Milan exhibition, the brand presented "There is no kitchen," highlighting the kitchen as an extension of modern living and reflecting on the core philosophy of bulthaup over the past seventy years. This theme prompted people to reconsider the spatial definition of the contemporary kitchen. The focal point of the exhibition was the square "kitchen island," notable for its patented and meticulously crafted dual-direction sliding corner drawers, allowing easy access from both sides. This design maximizes storage space and is thoughtfully created with the user's needs in mind, extending considerate design principles. Despite the passage of time and evolving trends, the fundamental goal remains creating more convenience. bulthaup continues to advance with a human-centered approach, emphasizing the brand's commitment to caring for people. Each series, born from user behavior needs, stands the test of time and becomes part of bulthaup's enduring legacy. Ultimately, the brand's classic status is built upon the daily lives of you and me.

▸ "bulthaup" kitchen island | photographer : Julius Hirtzberger

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