As a brand renowned for its craftsmanship, heritage, and avant-garde design, the Gaggenau Kitchen of the Year Design Contest acknowledges kitchens that embody the pursuit of excellence. As the kitchen is the heart of the home, we seek projects that serve as the center of life, highlighting materiality, function, and technology.

Open to professional kitchen designers, architects, interior designers, builders, and developers from Australia or New Zealand, the Gaggenau Kitchen of the Year Design Contest aims to recognize those who are elevating their designs and raising the bar, particularly in kitchen design. These visionaries deserve to be acknowledged for their achievements.

As an industry leader, Gaggenau has been incorporated into luxury kitchens worldwide, with architects, designers and specifiers selecting products that deliver an unparalleled kitchen experience. Through this contest, we are pleased to showcase noteworthy kitchen designs from across Australia and New Zealand.

Entries will open 1 October 2026 and close 30 April 2027. There are two entry categories:

- Luxury Home Kitchen

- Multi-Residential Kitchen

for projects completed after 1 May 2025.

The shortlist will be announced at the end of July 2027 with the winner’s ceremony held in September 2027.

The grand prize for the Best of the Best is an exclusive trip for two to Europe. The trip will be inclusive of return airfares, 5- star accommodation and all transfers. The category winners and runners-up will be treated to an exquisite culinary experience.

To be announced